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  Press Release: 01 October 2006  

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  Great North Runner!  
             
 

Donna Morris, Deputy Manager at the Express by Holiday Inn Newcastle Metro Centre ran in the Great North Run on behalf of “Just for Kids” which is the official charity of Newcastle’s Metro Radio and Magic 1152. The aim of the organization is to raise and allocate funds to the thousands of children in the region who rely on charitable support.

Donna raised over £380 in sponsorship for “Just for Kids” running in the Great North Run in a time of 2 hours and 40 minutes. Donna is now setting her sights high on the Berlin Marathon in 2007. The photo attached shows Donna, the Team at the Express by Holiday Inn Newcastle Metro Centre and their mascot Teddie showing off his trainers also, in preparation for the Great North Run.

 

The hotel is well located for many of Newcastle's major attractions including the Gateshead Metro Centre, Newcastle Telewest Arena, Newcastle United Football Ground, Beamish Open Air Museum and visits to Hadrian's Wall.

It is located at Clasper Way, Riverside Way, Derwenthaugh, near Metro Centre, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE16 3BE.
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