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Friday, 18 July 2008

THE CLUB LA COSTA SMILE MILE CHARITY RUN

THAT’S what Club La Costa’s charity, The Smile Foundation, is asking members, friends and staff to do this summer.

Wednesday 23rd July is the date set for the first SMILE MILE, set on a circular route of exactly one mile around the Club La Costa resort in Mijas Costa. It’s a charity fun run that anyone can enjoy, whether they want to run or simply walk a mile.

Event organiser and Smile Foundation Committee member Alastair Fitchett explains, “It’s five euros to enter and all proceeds will go towards the completion of the new ADIMI Hospital in Mijas*. It should be a spectacular night of fun for everyone.”

The run starts at 8pm and the official race starter will be none other than UK snooker legend, and star of TV´s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, Willie Thorne.

The five euro entry fee includes a Smile Foundation T-shirt for every participant. There’s no age limit and runners are encouraged to obtain individual sponsorship to help boost the fundraising efforts. The form is available for download on the website at www.clublacosta.com/smilemile.

Smile Foundation President Richard Fletcher says, “The Smile Mile is open to people of all ages, and is a run (or a walk) that can make a difference to so many less privileged children and their families here in southern Spain. While the run may not take long, we hope that everyone will stay to enjoy the various attractions, planned for the whole night.”

As part of the evening’s entertainment there will be a full bar, barbecue and live music. The organisers’ ambitious target is to have at least 1000 runners on the night, made up of guests staying on the resort, members of Club La Costa’s 1300-strong staff, as well as friends, relatives and local people from along the coast. In fact, everyone is welcome and even if they don’t want to run, they can still enjoy the party atmosphere.

Sponsorship forms can be downloaded from the website, along with the registration form and full details of the event at www.clublacosta.com/ smilemile.

“Run a mile, and make a difference”

* The Cruz Dias ADIMI Hospital Project is a brand new, state of the art, 3 million euro hospital (being built on land donated by the Ayuntamiento of Mijas) designed to provide 24 hour care and support for local families with disabled children.

The Smile Foundation is funding the entire hospital project from it´s own efforts and from generous donations. 100% of all monies raised goes directly to the charity.

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Source www.euroweeklynews.com
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