Hundreds of London School Children Unite in a Run Against Hunger

Every year, six million children under five years old die from hunger and malnutrition-related diseases. Showing solidarity in the fight against hunger, thousands of pupils from schools across the UK, along with their teachers, parents and relatives, will take part in the annual International Run Against Hunger.

This year, pupils participating in the UK aim to top the £53,000 raised during last year’s run. All money raised will go to support Action Against Hunger which provides life-saving programmes and

treatment for children suffering from hunger and malnutrition.

Pauline Llorca, Run Against Hunger Coordinator, comments: “The Run Against Hunger is a unique opportunity for young people to take part in a fun event whilst making a difference to the lives of children living in other parts of the world.”

In its 10th year, the Run Against Hunger has expanded and become a successful international event involving more than 80,000 children worldwide. This year, the International Run Against Hunger will take place in many cities including Paris, Tunis, Warsaw, Addis Ababa, Berlin, Madrid as well as London.

Action Against Hunger is extremely grateful to Bonne Maman Patisserie for providing runners with traditional Madeleines. In addition, we are very thankful to Pauleys for supplying apples and bananas which have been kindly donated from two of their suppliers – Eurodix & J.N. Fox. Brakes, the owner of Pauleys, have also kindly donated water from their supplier Greencore.

To find out more, please click here or contact Pauline on 020 8293 6190.

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Action Action Hunger would like to thank its Corporate Supporters:

Bonne Maman Patisserie

"We are delighted to support such a worthwhile cause and feel especially honoured to do so as it is an Anglo-French initiative promoting greater understanding of children at French schools in the UK to the difficulties other children from some of the poorest countries in the world face." (Bonne Maman)

EURODIX

“Eurodix are delighted to be donating apples for this year’s UK Run Against Hunger and wish all runners the best of luck in their efforts to raise the maximum amount possible for Action Against Hunger. Good luck!” (Eurodix)

Pauleys Fresh Produce

It is a great pleasure for Pauleys to support this year’s UK Run Against Hunger. We are thrilled to be supplying the fruit for the events. The Run is a truly worthwhile endeavour as it both educates children about the reality of hunger in the world and the ways by which it can be combated as well as enabling these same children to show their solidarity for the cause by raising funds for Action Against Hunger’s lifesaving programmes. (Pauleys)

Brakes Fresh Ideas

Brakes, the owner of Pauleys, are delighted to be supporting the UK Run Against Hunger 2007 and will be supplying water for the events. We hope that all the school children participating raise as much as possible for this great cause. (Brakes)

Greencore Mineral Water

We are delighted to be supporting the UK Run Against Hunger and hope that after their fabulous fundraising exertions, all runners will be able to pat themselves on the back whilst enjoying our water. (Greencore Mineral Water)

J N Fox & Sons UK Ltd

JN Fox & Sons are extremely happy to be supporting the Run Against Hunger 2007 by donating the bananas for this year’s events. We wish all school runners the best of luck and hope they raise as much money as possible. (J N Fox & Sons UK Ltd )

Paul

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