Tuesday, 29 June 2010

NAFC TEAM SUCCESS AT SIMMER DIM HALF MARATHON

Four representatives from the NAFC Marine Centre took part in Sunday’s Simmer Dim Half Marathon (27 June) and, through their efforts, have already raised around £550 for the Fishermen’s Mission.

Nicola Davies, June Hamilton, Louise Rosie and Dan Stone, sporting branded t-shirts, set off on the 13.1 mile route on Sunday from Cunningsburgh to Lerwick.

Louise Rosie, who provides marketing and PR support for the Centre through her employment at Shaw Marketing and Design, said: “Choosing to run for the Fishermen’s Mission meant that, as well as improving my health and fitness, I was able to give something back to a very worthy local cause.  It made the run a very rewarding experience for me. 

“There was a great sense of camaraderie from everyone taking part and fantastic support at the finish line.  I hope that, through our efforts, we’ve helped to put the Fishermen’s Mission in the minds of fellow runners, well wishers along the route and the general public.”

Professor David Gray, director of the NAFC Marine Centre, added: “I was delighted to hear that a team from the NAFC Marine Centre planned to enter the half marathon and particularly pleased they’d chosen to support the Fishermen’s Mission.  We exist to support Shetland’s maritime industries, which made this charity the perfect choice.”

Further information:

For further information, please contact: Louise Rosie, Shaw Marketing and Design Ltd, tel 01595 692465, email louise.rosie@shaw-online.com or visit www.shaw-online.com