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THE OLNEY OLD KNEES (OOKS) ARE A GROUP OF RUNNERS WHO HAVE TAKEN PART IN THE GREAT NORTH RUN FOR MANY YEARS, RAISING FUNDS FOR A HOST OF CHARITIES.

THE ABOVE PHOTO SHOWS SOME OF THE OOKS WHO ARE RUNNING THE GREAT NORTH RUN THIS YEAR.  

The OOKS are taking part in the Great North Run 2023 to raise money for MIND, in memory of our fellow OOK and friend David Wood, who died suddenly in 2022 after medical complications following an operation.

In this year’s GREAT NORTH RUN the OLNEY OLD KNEES (OOKS) running for MIND are:
Alexia Welham, Andrew Albrecht, Chris Barnes, Chris Dodd, Colin Stickland, Dave Charles, Jackie Vine, John Mason, John Wilkins, Paul French, Paul Merry, Stephen Harrison, Sean Trengove and Toby Cooper

In memory of their father, David Wood's daughter Charlie and David's son Jacob are also taking part in the GREAT NORTH RUN this year. Taking part in the Great North Run with the OOKS is something their Dad did many times and Charlie and Jacob are looking forward to taking on the Great North Run too.

Here is a link to their Great North Run fundraising page to raise money for MIND

https://greatnorthrun2023.enthuse.com/pf/charlie-wood?

IMPORTANT NOTE: There are other OOKS running for other charities too! Here are their details: 

Sheila Mackridge has combined her 2023 challenges (including the Great North Run 2023) to raise money for "Climb Your Mountain". Sheila is a "Climb Your Mountain" volunteer. They provide free walks, hikes, books and talks to benefit children, adults and families.To find and support Sheila’s Just Giving Web Page go to:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/sheila-mackridge-1680683672815

Tom Jones is running to raise funds for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.To find and support Tom's Just Giving Web Page go to:

https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Thomas-Jones56?

Rob Harrison is hopefully joining us too. Charity info and Link to follow.

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