Spinal cord research charity Wings for Life is giving UK entrants for the World Run an extra incentive to raise as much money as possible for their cause. The top 50 Wings for Life World Run participants who raise the most money for Wings for Life’s invaluable spinal cord research programme will win a money‐can’t‐buy tour of the Infiniti Red Bull Racing factory.On this tour, winners will gain an exclusive insight into the design, production and assembly of the team’s state‐of‐the‐art Formula One car and learn about the recipe for creating championship‐winning success! The first global race of its kind, The Wings for Life World Run will start at 11am at the world‐famous Silverstone motor racing circuit. In 35 different locations around the world, thousands of runners of all abilities will unite and start running at the very same time. This unique race does not feature a static finish line; instead competitors will be chased by an official World Run catcher car. Moving at a gradually accelerating pace, the catcher car will overtake the runners, eliminating them one by one until there are two global champions ‐ the last man and woman left running in the world.
Already signed up to the race is former Infiniti Red Bull Racing driver Mark Webber, Brit model Jodie Kidd, Wales international rugby player George North, international hurdler Dai Greene and former Scottish rugby star Thom Evans who suffered a spinal cord injury aged 24 ending his rugby career. All of these ambassadors are doing their bit to support this incredible cause.
To enter simply visit www.wingsforlifeworldrun.com and sign up to the UK race. 100% of the £40 entry fee will be donated to Wings for Life. You can then set up a fundraising page with Virgin Money Giving and start the competition to win an Infiniti Red Bull Racing factory tour. Entries close at midnight (GMT) on Sunday April 27th.
Wings for Life fund cutting‐edge research projects and clinical trials across the globe aimed at accelerating progress towards a cure for spinal cord injury. Wings for Life Ambassador and four‐time Formula One World Champion Sebastian Vettel said: “I love the concept behind the Wings for Life World Run. It’s incredible that you can compete against your friends in countries all over the world at the very same time. Silverstone is the perfect location for the UK stop ‐ an iconic racing track which will please runners but also Formula One fans. So swap your tyres for trainers, support Wings for Life and get training for this special global event!”
About the Wings for Life World Run
On Sunday May 4 2014 at 11am GMT, thousands of runners across the globe will set off in varying light and weather conditions to take part in the first ever Wings For Life World Run. The ground‐breaking race format will unite runners of all abilities to compete simultaneously in 35 different locations spanning five continents until just two global champions remain. The UK event will take place at Silverstone Circuit, one of the world’s most iconic motorsport venues with 100% of World Run proceeds going to the charity Wings for Life, which funds world‐class research aimed at finding a cure for spinal cord injury. Unlike existing running events this unique race does not feature a static finish line; instead competitors will be chased by an official World Run catcher car. 30 minutes after the race starts the catcher car will advance towards runners at a set pace, gradually accelerating over time and eliminating them one by one. Once a catcher car overtakes a runner their race is over and this will continue until it has caught up with the last remaining competitor. There will be male and female champions crowned at each location but ultimately there can only be two global champions ‐ the last man and woman left running in the world. Silverstone will welcome over 1,000 runners for the race. Those who make it around the circuit without being caught will head into the beautiful surrounding English countryside as they attempt to outrun the catcher car. About Wings for Life Wings for Life fund cutting‐edge research projects and clinical trials across the globe aimed at accelerating progress towards a cure for spinal cord injury. Since Wings for Life was first founded, 82 spinal cord research projects have been funded at the world’s most well‐respected institutes and a number of vital breakthroughs have been made. The developments so far provide strong hope that treatment options are closer than they have ever been. However, intensive research work will be needed before a breakthrough in human medicine can be achieved. It is estimated that 3,000,000 people worldwide are living with a spinal cord injury. Every year 130,000 more sustain a spinal cord injury resulting in paralysis – the main cause being traffic accidents. When you support Wings for Life, 100% of the money you donate will go to directly to spinal cord injury research as the charity’s founders generously cover all of the administrative costs. Visit www.wingsforlife.com. Like www.facebook.com/wingsforlife. Follow @WingsforLifeUK
