The Scottish SPCA is encouraging animal lovers in the Lothians to take part in the 2014 Edinburgh Marathon Festival to raise vital funds.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity still has spaces available for various events taking place on 24 and 25 May, including the marathon, half marathon and 5k and 10k runs.
Active locals are being invited to take up one of the challenges and make a real difference to the lives of animals in their local communities.
Diane Stewart, manager of the Scottish SPCA’s Edinburgh and Lothians Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Balerno, said, “The Edinburgh Marathon Festival is a fantastic way to help animals in the area.
“Last year our centre cared for over 1,000 animals and we are always so grateful for the support of locals.
“If a full marathon sounds too scary, there are shorter runs to choose from, including a 10k and 5k.
“We don’t receive any government or lottery funding which means we rely on the public to be able to continue our work rescuing and rehoming animals in desperate need of our help.
“Anyone who sets themselves the challenge of taking part in one of the events really will be helping save lives.”
For further information please email events@scottishspca.org or contact the Scottish SPCA fundraising team on 03000 999 999 (option 4).
Photo by Scottish SPCA
John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.
