Members of Pewsey Vale Running Club are pictured handing over a cheque for £1,660 raised from the proceeds of our Charity 10k Road Race to Pathfinders (Swindon) a voluntary group at a monthly time trial meet at the Golden Swan in Wilcot.

Pewsey Vale Running Club originally organised the 10k Road Run to raise cash for the victims of the Tsunami, but because of its popularity and success as a fundraiser the club decided to hold the race annually to raise money for good causes.

In 2006 £1,300 was raised from the event for Pathfinders, and this year the club again unanimously chose this very deserving group of people to receive the cash because of the way the organisation, with the help of dedicated volunteers enables disabled young people to participate in a wide range of sporting activities, including sailing, skiing and white-water rafting, which in turn helps build independence, self-confidence and self-esteem through doing and achieving in sport and other activities.

The £1,660 raised will go towards funding an adventure holiday for Pathfinders group members in the Lake District later this year.

Pathfinders needs constant funding, and the help of dedicated caring volunteers to continue supporting disabled youngsters, so if any readers/listeners are able to help please call Jeannie Clifford 01793 706270 (www.communigate.co.uk/wilts/pathfinders).