Fate take gold at the TRI Nations v UK 10k Run

FATE takes gold at Tri-Nations 10k

FATE, a local charity that sponsors the education of under-privileged children in developing countries, is celebrating this week as Dmitry Drozdov won the TRI Nations v UK 10K Run at Dorney on Sunday with a fantastic time of just 37 minutes and 27 seconds, with Emma Flower coming second in the senior ladies’ category in just 44 minutes 26 seconds. Dmitry and Emma were two of sixteen competitors running for FATE.

Also worth a special mention are Melissa Pitt and Anthony Hall who are getting married this weekend and who travelled to Dorney from Swansea especially to run for FATE dressed in a veil and top hat!  – we wish them all the very best for their special day.

The Tri-Nations 10k encourages runners to represent their country, and the FATE team joined in wholeheartedly,  with runners representing Russia, Afghanistan, New Zealand, Holland, Wales, Sweden, the USA and of course the UK. As well as being a multi-cultural group, it was a group of mixed ability with Sarah Nutbrown – a determined FATE trustee – still smiling and bringing up the rear of the race almost an hour after Dmitry had finished, having walked the course in an hour and 36 minutes.

The FATE team has raised over £1,000 with sponsorship money still coming in, which is a great achievement. If you would like to help FATE achieve its fundraising target and sponsor the group, please visit www.virginmoneygiving.com/fatedorneyrun.

Note to editors

Fund for Action Through Education (FATE) is a UK registered charity (registered number 1125401) which supports underprivileged children in developing countries by providing them with access to good quality education.  For further information, please visit www.fateuk.org or contact Sarah Noor at mail@fateuk.org or on 07961 942213.