On your marks, get set, ‘glow’…

Emdad Rahman

The Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) is inviting local people to take part in fun run with a difference. Following last year’s success, it is hosting another Glow Neon 3k Fun Run from 7pm on Friday, 9th October 2015 at London’s Mile End Stadium.

The event, sponsored by American International Group (AIG), is a 3km run with a difference. Taking place after dark, the run is inspired by the colourful full moon parties of Thailand. Participants can run, walk or even dance their way around the track under the UV lights whilst being sprayed with luminous colourful paint.

RNIB’s Events Manager Yvonne Harvey said: “We’re so excited about hosting another RNIB Glow run at Mile End Stadium this year. It’s such a fun and colourful event, for a great cause. As the run is only 3k long, it’s suitable for anyone and an excellent starting point for people who want to get fit. Alternatively, people can just take part as a fun start to their weekend. Last year proved to be a real success and we’re expecting this year to be even bigger and better!”

RNIB Glow events are taking place across the UK every weekend in October. They are open to anyone over the age of 10 and is fully accessible to blind and partially sighted participants. Guide runners are available to support any blind or partially sighted people.

It costs £10 to register, and all participants are asked to raise a minimum of £25 sponsorship (£15 for students, £10 for children). Visit www.rnib.org.uk/glow to find out more and register.

Every 15 minutes someone in the UK begins to lose their sight, it can happen to anyone at any time. All money raised from RNIB Glow will help RNIB provide practical and emotional support to everyone affected by sight loss.

The RNIB is there for everyone affected by sight loss – that’s almost 2 million people in the UK. If you, or someone you know, has a sight problem, RNIB can help. Call the RNIB Helpline on 0303 123 9999 or visit www.rnib.org.uk

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