Dragons’ Den star Theo Paphitis To Run in Weston-super-mare

DRAGONS' Den star Theo Paphitis is putting on his running shoes to join a charity run in Weston.

He has agreed to take part in the Weston Mile at the Grand Pier for Sport Relief on March 21.

The run is to take place up and down the pier waist (the long stretch between the shore and the pier head) and then along the beach as far as the SeaQuarium.

It will be the first time the pier has opened since re-building work started and so those taking part will get a sneak preview of the multi-million pound re-development, due to open this Summer.

Theo will run alongside the pier co owner Kerry Michael and the whole event will be televised.

Runners can choose to run one, three or six miles and they are encouraged to get as much sponsorship as possible.

All the money raised is spent by Comic Relief to help transform the lives of poor and vulnerable people, both at home and across the World’s poorest countries.

Theo Paphitis, who is managing director of Ryman Stationery, is busy encouraging his 2,500 Ryman employees and their millions of customers nationwide to raise in excess of £100,000 for Sport Relief.

Theo said: “Having recently returned from a trip to Kenya with fellow Dragons where we saw the positive impact of money raised through Sport Relief, I am more determined than ever to raise loads of cash.  

"The experience was completely humbling.  It’s great to know that the money raised will transform the lives of those in desperate need across the UK and world’s poorest countries.”

 

Mr Michael said: “I’m thrilled that we are able to host the event for Sports Relief on the Pier this year. 

"We will all be running to raise as much money as possible for some really great causes."

To join Theo, Kerry and the Grand Pier Team on the day and help them raise as much money as possible for Sport Relief, log onto http://www.sportrelief.com search for Weston-super-Mare and then sign up to run or please give as much as you can and help needy people all around the World.