For the past two years we have fielded a team of runners and 'power walkers' for the London 10K Run in July.  Unlike the London Marathon, this is not a race but a chance to exercise. 10 kilometers (6.25 miles) is not too arduous and the atmosphere is wonderful. If you are supporting a charity, you are allowed to ‘power walk’ - this means you must complete the course in under two hours.

Our team and our band of supporters wore St Francis Leprosy Guild T shirts and we are grateful to them both for the useful funds they raised from their many sponsors and for extending awareness that leprosy is not a thing of the past but a real health problem of today.

A big ‘thank you’ to them all!


The 2009 London 10K Run was on Sunday 12th July

The course started in Piccadilly, went along the Embankment towards Tower Bridge and finished in Whitehall, passing many London landmarks along the way.  We had 11 runners taking part, supporting our work with leprosy sufferers.

It is not too late to donate, either through one of the Justgiving links below or to Eric Williams, St Francis Leprosy Guild, 73 St Charles Square, London W10 6EJ  Tel: 020 8969 1345

Email: enquiries@stfrancisleprosy.org

Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure. It’s also the most efficient way to sponsor the runners: St Francis Leprosy Guild gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation

http://www.justgiving.com/stfrancis10krun
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