It was with immense pleasure and pride that Wallsend Harriers were able to donate the funds raised from the 2012 Toby to St Oswald's Hospice yesterday.
Bill and Kevin were there to present the cheque for £7,000.

It makes all those miles at the Toby so worthwhile and whether you raised £10 or £1,000 each and every person involved should be very proud of their achievement.

Pictured above with Kevin and Bill is Lyn Cain who is fundraiser at St Oswalds. Lyn said “We are extremely  grateful to Wallsend Harriers for the support they’ve given to St Oswald’s over  the years. They have been supporting us with this annual event for a number of  years now, raising significant funds for us in the process. This year they’ve  exceeded all expectations and raised a fantastic amount which will go towards helping to support adults, young people and children with life limiting  conditions from across the North East. We are really grateful to groups like Wallsend Harriers who choose to support us with their events. We really  couldn’t do it without them.”

If anyone would like to know more about St Oswalds then we encourage you to visit their website by clicking here.

Wallsend Harriers....going that extra mile.

What a fantastic weekend had by those involved in our annual charity "Toby". This year, it was the famous 138 mile C2C cycle route. But yes, we did it on foot over just 2 days! As a result, St Oswalds Hospice, Beacon Hill and Woodlawn Schools will benefit from the sterling efforts of Wallsend Harriers again!
We would all love to read the thoughts of those who took part, whether you have done all 5, or more especially those new to the club or the Toby itself. So please do add comments as we did for the Blaydon and as Caroline Hasson has already done here.
To see some photos, click here.
To see the video of the run in to the finish, click here.
To see the video of the finish line/water reached, click here.
Many thanks to (amongst many others) Darren Stephenson and Linda Proctor for being there to support in the pouring rain and taking the videos!

I know it is hard to believe but the planning for 'The Toby' 2012 has started already. Fancy a weekend of laughter, running, laughter, more running and even more laughter.....Then 'The Toby 2012' could be for you! The dates of this fantastic weekend of fundraising and fun are Friday 17th (leaving around 6pm) to Sunday 19th August and we will be running the 145 mile coast to coast route from Whitehaven to Tynemouth. 

This is a simply awesome weekend so come on guys get involved and either add your name to the list in the changing rooms or send us a message through 'contact us' letting us know YOU ARE IN!!! 

If you want more details before you take the plunge (you really won't regret it!!) then speak to Kevin or Vicky....alternatively click here to have a read about what we got up to last year!