MP to run Half Marathon to raise funds for people fleeing Ukraine
The event takes place on Sunday
A Reading MP’s taking part in the town’s Half Marathon this Sunday to raise money for a community organisation assisting those fleeing war in Ukraine.
Matt Rodda, the Labour MP for Reading East, is taking part in the challenge to raise money for the Mayor’s Ukraine Appeal, which was set up in the wake of a Russian military invasion of that country.
Funds raised will go directly to the Reading Ukrainian Community Centre in Sidmouth Street.
Mr Rodda said: “I’d like to thank everyone who is running and fundraising for good causes.
“I’m running to raise money for the Mayor’s Ukraine Appeal to help support the Ukrainian people at this very difficult time”.
Last month, the Ukrainian community centre was inundated with donations of food, clothes, medical items and other gifts to support those fleeing war.
The deluge of items was well received, but organisers of the centre eventually called for people to donate money instead.
The 13.1mile Half Marathon route takes runners on a loop starting at Green Park and finishing at the SCL Stadium, passing by the university, the town centre and Prospect Park.
As usual, a number of roads will be temporarily closed so runners can pass through them safely.
The event begins at 10.15am on Sunday.
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