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A huge advert for a great charity event had to be changed after it was put in Sunderland rather than Newcastle.

The large electronic hoarding in Keel Square, slap-bang in the centre of Sunderland city centre, was supposed to promote the Race For Life at Herrington Park on May 28.

However, owing to an honest mistake, Wearsiders were shown an advert saying: “Newcastle, who will you race for?” promoting an equivalent event north of the Tyne on July 8 and 9.

Both races will raise vital funds for Cancer Research. The correct sign confirms that Sunderland will host 3k, 5k, and 10k run and “Pretty Muddy” events. There are also races in Hartlepool and Gateshead.

Race for Life returns to Herrington Country Park on Sunday, May 28. Picture by Kevin Brady.

Michaela Robinson-Tate, Cancer Research UK spokesperson, said: “We are extremely proud of our Race for Life events across the North East, including in Sunderland and in Newcastle.

“It’s thanks to the generosity of people from both cities who take part in Race for Life that thousands of pounds are raised every year for life-saving research to beat cancer.

“For a short period of time, the electronic billboard in Keel Square, Sunderland, mistakenly advertised the Race for Life Newcastle event instead of Race for Life Sunderland.

“This has now been corrected and details are displayed of the nearest Race for Life which this year is at Herrington Country Park, Sunderland, on Sunday, May 28.

“Race for Life Sunderland is a highlight in our Race for Life calendar and we’d love for as many people as possible of all ages and abilities to join us this spring.

"Race for Life is a powerful way to celebrate and remember loved ones affected by cancer and to raise money for pioneering research.

“Whether people are living with cancer, taking part in honour of or in memory of a loved one with cancer, or signing up to protect their own children’s future, everyone has a reason to Race for Life.  Who will you Race for?

“Anyone who signs up for Race for Life in January can claim 50% off the entry fee as part of a half-price sale by using the code RFL23NY. The offer ends on January 31.”

For more information visit https://raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org/.

Oops! Race For Life charity puts advert calling out to Newcastle in Sunderland by mistake