Local NHS Charity to Power The Wales Half Marathon 2023
Local NHS Charity to Power The Wales Half Marathon 2023
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Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official NHS charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, has been announced as the “Powered By” partner for the Wales Half Marathon at the 2023 Long Course Weekend.
The charity, which aims to make a positive difference to the health, wellbeing and experience of NHS patients, service users and staff across Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion and Pembrokeshire, is offering its supporters a range of exciting opportunities across all Long Course Weekend 2023 events.
The Wales Half Marathon, which takes place on 2ndJuly, has been widely recognised as one of the best and most challenging races out there. With stunning sea views and a testing, undulating terrain, the event starts at Pembroke Castle and ends in Tenby.
The Half Marathon is a highlight of the Long Course Weekend which takes place on 30th June – 2nd July, and is the biggest multisport festival in Europe, attracting over 10,000 athletes and 35,000 supporters from 45 nations. Events include The Wales Swim, The Wales Sportive (cycling) and children’s events.
Tara Nickerson, Fundraising Manager at Hywel Dda Health Charities, said: “The charity was the “Powered By” partner at the 2022 event, and it was a big success. Our amazing fundraisers raised over £10,000 for their local NHS charity - and had a brilliant time in the process!
“We’re so excited to be working in partnership with Activity Wales Events in 2023. We are offering our supporters exclusive opportunities to take part in events across the whole of the Long Course Weekend. Our limited number of free spaces are offered on a first come, first served basis, so if you’re interested, please get in touch!”
Matthew Evans, CEO at Long Course Weekend, said: “We are really delighted that our local NHS charity is the “Powered By” partner for The Wales Half Marathon 2023. The Wales Half Marathon is a special event for so many people and we are so thrilled that together we will be raising funds for such a great cause.”
As part of their exclusive partnership Hywel Dda Health Charities has free swim, bike and run entries available to fundraisers.
Local NHS Charity to Power The Wales Half Marathon 2023
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