Motherwell FC urge supporters to get behind Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile.

Feb 25 2010 by Andrew McGilvray, Hamilton Advertiser

MOTHERWELL stars Mark Reynolds and Lukas Jutkiewicz this week urged football fans throughout the county to get sporty, have fun and raise cash for charity.

The Fir Park club have got behind Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile which takes place on Sunday, March 21.

Anyone taking part can choose to do one, three or six miles, and supporters are urged to wear club colours while doing so – along with the official red and white Sport Relief socks!

Sport Relief harnesses the power and passion of sport to change lives for the better,.

People across the UK will join forces to get active, raise cash and change lives.

All the money raised by the public is spent by Comic Relief to help transform the lives of poor and vulnerable people, both in the UK and across the world’s poorest countries.

The nearest event is the Sweetie Brae Mile in Strathaven Park, which runs from noon until 4pm.

Motherwell’s top scorer Lukas Jutkiewicz, on loan from Premiership side Everton, said: “I am challenging all football fans from Lanarkshire to do their bit for Sport Relief and enter their local Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Mile.

“By taking part they will be raising cash to help people who live unimaginably tough lives every day.”

Defender Mark Reynolds added: “This is a fantastic cause and a perfect opportunity for county football fans to get out, get fit and help people at the same time.

“The Mile is taking place just up the road in Strathaven, so get to the website and get in training now.”

As well as the Mile there will also be plenty of entertainment and activities on the day.

For more information and details of how to get involved, visit www.sportrelief.com.