School Run Raises Funds

Second and Third Form students put on their running shoes to take part in an annual run in aid of The Children’s Trust.

The 250 boys and girls from the school commenced their five mile run from Reigate Hill and finished at Tadworth Cricket Club, New Road, Tadworth, where the Mayor of Reigate & Banstead, Councillor Roger Newstead, was waiting to greet them. The first boy and girl across the finishing line were Daniel Thorpe (14) and Laura Gent (14) who completed the run in 27 and 30 minutes respectively.

Lisa Tingley, Community Fundraising Manager at The Children’s Trust said: “We would like to congratulate all the students who took part in the run and thank everyone at Reigate Grammar School for their wonderful support for the Trust over the years, which is greatly appreciated.”

This year’s charity run is expected to raise over £3,000 for The Children’s Trust, a national charity, which provides care, education and therapy for children with multiple disabilities and complex health needs. Reigate Grammar School has supported the Trust since 1983 and during that time has raised nearly £100,000.

June 2008