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11 March 2010

Volunteer Completes Bath Half Marathon

Yomps Volunteer Andy Burnett will be running the Bath Half Marathon to help raise funds for his upcoming volunteering trip to South Africa in July where he will be volunteering on the Yomps Wilderness Conservation Project (opens in a new window). Based deep in the heart of the South African Lowveld, Andy will be volunteering on a game reserve for 4 weeks to assist with the wild cheetah re-introduction project, learn about game reserve management in Africa, track animals such as lions, leopards, elephants and rhino and contribute towards the future sustainability of a unique and beautiful wilderness area.

A second year student in Dance at Bath Spa University, Andy has been raising funds since February 2009 through various methods including the Bath Family Run (dressed as Winnie the Pooh), raffles, cake sales, car boot sales, organizing a school reunion party and even being sponsored to have his legs waxed!

His biggest challenge will come on the morning of Sunday 7th March 2010 when he’ll be aiming to complete the Bath Half Marathon (21.1km) in less than 2 hours. Already well into his training, Andy runs six miles a day (even in the snow!) in addition to his usual regime. Unfortunately, he’s suffering shin splints but remains confident and is even planning to run the distance in a full length tiger costume!

So far, Andy has raised £2000 and is £1000 away from his £3000 target. Should you wish to sponsor Andy, please contact us at info@yomps.co.uk and we’ll put you in touch with him.

UPDATE FROM ANDY - 11/03/10