20th, July 2016
Our excellent, dedicated team of runners are busy training and gearing themselves up for the upcoming esteemed Great North Run in September, but they need your help!
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Coming together from businesses and schools across Teesside, our pumped up team are helping to raise money to support the ongoing delivery of our range of unique industry-led programmes, by taking part in the gruelling half marathon on 11th September of this year.
We are currently asking other businesses and individuals from across Teesside that want to support the fantastic work that we do for young people across the region, to sponsor our inspiring team; spurring them on to cross the finish line.
Running the 13.1 miles in just under two months time are:
Emily Vell – Vianet
Mark Easby – Better.
Nikki Easby – Better.
Jerry Hopkinson – PD Ports
Alistair Waugh – Thirteen Group
Russell Burton – Outwood Academy Bydales, Marske-by-the-Sea
Lauren Greenwood – Freeborough Academy, Brotton
Kelly Dillon – Freeborough Academy, Brotton
Kevin Shakesheff – Former Casper Shipping
Nicole Dawson – St.Peters Catholic Voluntary Academy, Middlesbrough
You can sponsor our team by heading over to our GoFundMe page, where you will also find further information on why we’re taking part.
Watch our video below to see how our programmes impact the lives of youngsters in the area:
We’re so proud of our team and for each and every individual for taking time out of their busy schedules to train and take part in the Great North Run on behalf of the High Tide Foundation. We wish them all the best of luck in the half-marathon and urge people to back them in their challenge.
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For further information on our programmes, please contact Lauren Bywater, our General Manager, on 07834 176945 or email info@hightidefoundation.co.uk.
33,500
Students supported since 2012
with life-changing industry-led work experience programmes and enrichment events
28,000
Hours of engagement with employers
connecting students directly with people in various job roles for real-life career experiences
750
Business members involved
from a range of sectors who co-designed and delivered our industry-led career programmes