21 runs to celebrate charity's 21st birthday (From Croydon Guardian)

21 runs to celebrate charity's 21st birthday

1:32pm Wednesday 3rd February 2010 in

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Paul Marriott, chief executive of national youth homelessness charity Depaul UK, is taking on the challenge of completing 21 runs in 21 counties throughout 2010 to celebrate the 21st birthday of Depaul UK.

The 51-year-old (right) starting his challenge by running last Sunday’s Epsom Oddballs Race and, along with friend at Depaul trustee Michael Whelan, 35, completed the race in one hour, four minutes 31 seconds.

Their next run is in Ashford and they are heading as far afield as the Isle of Man.

Marriott said: “I hope that by completing this challenge I can raise some money for DePaul UK and make more people aware of the work that is done to tackle the problem of youth homelessness in the UK. “I also hope it will be a bit of fun and a good way to raise awareness of our 21st birthday.”

If you would like to sponsor Paul and Michael to complete their 21 runs challenge you can donate online at www.virginmoneygiving.com/paulmarriott.

Or to find out more about Depaul UK, go to www.depauluk.org