The Scottish SPCA has welcomed Gobi and Dion to their Forth Road Bridge 5k Challenge on Saturday 9 June.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity are hosting the event for the first year and 200 animal lovers from across Scotland have signed up to take part.
Scottish SPCA Chief Executive Kirsteen Campbell said, “We’re incredibly excited to host this event and have been overwhelmed by the support from animal lovers wanting to take part.
“We don’t receive any government or lottery funding so events like these really make a difference by helping fund our vital work throughout Scotland.
“I’m delighted that Dion and Gobi are coming along to our event. His story about meeting Gobi, and their adventures and friendship touched my heart. It’s a privilege to have them both come along and cheer on our own animal-loving runners too!
“Dion and Gobi’s support, along with local businesses such as Tesco South Queensferry, is hugely appreciated and will help us make this event a fabulous day out for participants and spectators alike.”
Dion Leonard, author of Sunday Times bestseller ‘Finding Gobi’ said, “I am delighted to help support the Scottish SPCA and cheer on the runners taking part on the day.
“My own running journey brought Gobi into my life and I cannot describe the impact her love and companionship has had.
“I can’t wait to meet the Scottish SPCA supporters on the day and look forward to cheering them on in their challenge.”
For more information on Scottish SPCA fundraising events please email fundraising@scottishspca.org or call fundraising on 03000 999 999 (option 4).
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.
