Runcorn Rowing Club and Tesco combine to give support to worthy causes

Feb 2 2012 by Our Correspondent, Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News

RUNCORN Rowing Club joined forces with the Helsby branch of Tesco and completed a nine-hour indoor rowing marathon, much to the delight of shoppers.

The event was held last month in aid of Tesco’s charity, Alzheimer’s Society and to raise funds for developing much-needed facilities at the club.

Supported by British Rowing, Runcorn demonstrated that rowing can be part of a healthier lifestyle, be accessed by all ages and abilities, allows you to make new friends in the community and, most of all, be great fun.

Four teams of Tesco staff and Runcorn rowers, battled it out on Concept 2 indoor rowing machines, rowing in relays, the equivalent distance from Tesco, Helsby to Alzheimer’s Society regional office, Warrington and back.

Thanks to the fantastic generosity of the public, a total of £1000 was raised.

This will be donated equally between both parties.

Runcorn RC wish to thank Tesco for this opportunity and commends all the staff involved for their determination and fun-loving spirit.

A Runcorn RC spokesperson said: “The Tesco staff were great – all fully committed to completing their 30 minute pieces, despite some of them never having been on a rowing machine before!

“This event has hopefully encouraged some staff and members of the public to come to the club and give rowing a try”