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Sara To Stride Out This September

Former BBC Dragon's Den star will take part in this year's Great North Run for a charity close to her heart...

Renowned entrepreneur and former BBC1 'Dragon', Sara Davies, has announced that she will toe the line in this year's Great North Run on Sunday 10 September. Sara will be running to raise crucial funds for the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Charity, an organisation close to her heart.

Born and bred in County Durham, the award-winning business woman is now poised to make her mark on the running world when she takes on the 13.1-mile course from Newcastle to South Shields later this year. Sara said: “I believe deeply in the work done by the County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust so I’m really looking forward to taking part in a northern institution like the Great North Run.

"Though I really enjoy running in my spare time, this isn’t just a personal challenge for me, it’s also a great way to raise awareness of the crucial services they provide and to pay tribute to the tireless efforts of their staff for our community.”

The County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Charity is devoted to raising funds for projects that enhance patient care and experience across hospital and community services in County Durham and Darlington.

Pat Chambers from County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust Charity said: “We’re thrilled Sara’s is taking on the Great North Run for us this year. Her involvement will shine a much-needed spotlight on our charity, and hopefully inspire others to join her in supporting our mission.”

Fans, well-wishers, and anyone interested in supporting the cause can contribute through her fundraising page.

The 42nd AJ Bell Great North Run will take place on 10 September. 60,000 runners have entered the iconic half marathon event, which starts in Newcastle upon Tyne and Ends in the coastal town of South Shields. Entries for this year’s event are now closed, for more information visit the Great Run website.

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