Charles has a new running buddy!

That's right Charles, who was looking at having to run some very long distances on his own, is now going to be joined on his runs by none other than his wife Teresa. While Teresa is also filling a very important support role throughout the event, she has now rather bravely stepped up to the mark to take an active roll in the 2011 event.

Teresa has been a keen jogger / walker for years so it was not too big a stretch to pick up her training over the last few months to the point that she is feeling comfortable to run the sort of distances needed to be a real help to Charles as he strides out the long miles he will be tackling during the event.

So good on you Teresa and hopefully it will be an enjoyable and rewarding experience for you.

Both Charles and Teresa would like to take this opportunity to also extend to all supporters, followers, family and friends a holy and happy Christmas and they look forward to catching up with as many of you as possible in the New Year.

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A big thank you to font PR

In 2011 the important job of coordinating media coverage of 1000kms4kids will be handled by the very experienced team at font PR.

Charles and his team will have their hands full running the event – paddling, running, swimming and very importantly collecting money along the way – so taking time out to coordinate media is time they can not spend raising money. As we discovered last year public awareness – particularly localised promotion along the way – is very helpful and will play a huge role in helping us achieve our goal, which is were font PR comes in.

Charles would like to particularly thank Richard Crawford and Lucinda Bray, who will be handling our account, while also acknowledging the whole team at font PR – lead by company director Becher Townsend – who have been so supportive.

The wonderful team at font PR have extended to 1000kms4kids a deal on their services that made using them to carry out this often time consuming task (as we found out last year) too good to pass up, so we wish to acknowledge the financial support they have effectively provided to this years event, by listing them as a supporter.

We would also hope that our followers would get behind this highly regarded Tasmanian business, and should you ever require promotional support for your business or event make them your first port of call.

font PR can be contacted on (03) 6223 3333 or you might like to visit their website at www.fontpr.com.au

Big thank you to St Michael's Collegiate

Recently the grade 8 girls at St Michael's Collegiate, Hobart decided to help out with the post event fundraising effort Charles and his family have been putting in over the past several months, and we at 1000kms4kids are delighted to be the very happy recipients of a cheque for $1,500, that these wonderful girls raise by donating their time to help Tasmanian kids affected by Cerebral Palsy.

Charles would like to say a very heart felt thank you for a huge effort. The money will go a long way towards helping Cerebral Palsy Tasmania provide support and assistance to people affected by cerebral palsy.