Burnbank company organise charity run for Haiti earthquake victims

Jan 21 2010 by Chris Clements, Hamilton Advertiser

A HAMILTON firm have thrown their support behind the earthquake victims of Haiti by organising a charity run around Strathclyde Park.

The event, organised by power tool company Noel Kegg Ltd, will take place on Saturday.

The company will donate £5 for every lap of the park their staff, families and friends complete, by any means. Participants can walk, run, cycle, roller-blade, pogo, hop, skip, crawl or dance!

People of all ages are welcome and the company hope at least 500 laps will be completed between 9.30am and 1pm on the day.

Noel Kegg Ltd, who are based in Burnbank, will also sponsor anyone else who wishes to join in the event.

Managing director Calum Kegg said: “I feel we cannot just sit back and watch this disaster unfold through no fault of their own. We must help these people who are in desperate need of basic supplies which we all take for granted, such as food, water, clothing, medication, sanitation and shelter.

“We are also collecting donations from people who don’t want to go round the park or cannot make it.

“Every penny will be sent directly to the Disaster Emergency Committee on Monday, January 25.”

The company are organising soup, tea and coffees for all participants.

Fifteen bikes are also available for those who don’t have their own.

Noel Kegg Ltd are also exhibiting at the Scottish Caravan and Outdoor show at the SECC in Glasgow from February 4-7. The firm aim to donate 10 per cent. of all sales from the show to the appeal.