Portsmouth people flock to take part in the Great South Run to raise money for charity
THE BIG weekend is nearly here, with people all over the country in high anticipation of getting their running shoes on and raising money for charity.
By Sophie Lewis for Portsmouth News
The run, which is taking place on October 16, is one of the biggest annual events that takes place across Portsmouth, and charities are stepping up their game this year as they flock to raise money for others.
The Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association are another charity that has witnessed people rallying to take part in the challenge.
The Portsmouth Down Syndrome Association, also known as the Portsmouth DSA, provides specialist support and care for young people with Down Syndrome and commits time to ensuring that children hit their milestones.
The association, which is celebrating its’ tenth Great South Run event, is baring witness to over 200 people running in the ten miles, 5k, the mini and junior, and some of the dads getting involved will be taking part dressed as super heros.
Perfect Skin Solutions, a key partner of the charity, has also put forward ten members of staff to take part and have chosen the Portsmouth DSA as their charity of the year.
Dr Dev Patel, medical director of the skin company, said: ‘By making this commitment to running on behalf of the PDSA I set a huge personal challenge for myself and that was to run the 10 miles without walking or stopping.’
