Virtual 10K to help out Headway

Sunday 14 June 2020

A local head injury charity is urging islanders to join its virtual 10k event to help raise money as it struggles with a £100,000 loss of income.

Islanders can participate in the second annual Headway Jacksons 10K or 3K runs from the comfort of their own homes, but also have the option of trying three real routes around the island if they wish.

The virtual races will be held between 26 and 28 June and the first 200 entrants in each category will receive a medal.

Whilst there are no performance prizes this year, there are a number of participation prizes on offer in the 10k including: a Jacksons Gold Valet package worth £500, and a ten week online personal training with online support from Danny Buckross of DB Lifestyle worth £650 for the top fundraiser.

The event is in aid of Headway Jersey, which supports over 150 brain injury survivors. Like many others, the charity has incurred major losses as a result of the pandemic and accompanying lockdown.

Commenting on the news, Bryce Alford, Fundraising and Events Manager of Headway said, “So many people were looking forward to this year's event after taking part in 2019 and we're delighted to be able to offer these two great virtual races.

“In fact, anyone can sign up for the 3k which is a great distance to aim for as a beginner. With a loss of £100,000 due to covid-19 and the cancellation of events, the support from the Jersey community will really make a difference to Headway.”

Andrew Searle, Jacksons Group General Manager, Channel Islands added, “We are pleased that the 2020 Headway run sponsored by Jacksons can go ahead despite the current restrictions. I hope that many of the Island’s runners, the experienced and also those who may have just taken up running as a way of keeping fit and healthy during lockdown can join and help to raise funds for this fabulous charity which provides life changing services to so many islanders.”

The deadline to sign up and submit results is Sunday 28 June.