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Yorkshire and the Humber Press Releases

Another Success for Alice’s Run (Mytholmroyd)

10 September, 2007

The second annual Alice’s Run, a 10km race around the Calder Valley, attracted 250 runners and walkers and raised £6000 for Epilepsy Action.

Last year’s winner, Peter Rigler, was again first to cross the finish line. Peter, from Barnstaple, North Devon, finished the race in 38 minutes. The first woman to cross the line was Holmfirth runner Jaqui Dews, in 45 minutes.

Peter said: “Like last year, the atmosphere was great and, although I was happy just to take part in something so worthwhile, winning again was of course a great bonus!”

Letter to editors from Carley Stenson, star of 'Hollyoaks', about Alice's Run (Mytholmroyd)

25 July, 2007

Dear Sir/Madam,

I have been playing a character in Hollyoaks (Stephanie Dean) who has epilepsy for a number of years now, and the experience has taught me a lot about the condition. I never realised how many people are affected by epilepsy and how differently it can affect people. Since learning about epilepsy, I have supported Epilepsy Action, a national charity that gives vital support to people with epilepsy, their friends, families and carers.

Going the distance for charity (North Ferriby, Hull)

9 July, 2007

Phil Blogg from North Ferriby, East Yorkshire is set to take on the challenge of an endurance cycle ride in aid of Epilepsy Action, the UK’s leading member led epilepsy charity.

Phil and three friends will be setting off from London on Thursday July 19 to cycle the 200 mile route to Brighton, onto Dover and then back to London. The team aims to finish the challenge on Sunday July 22.

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