Hotshot hurdler’s Twitter support
Great Britain's Andy Turner
TOP UK Olympic prospect Andy Turner showed his support for the Hartlepool Mail’s campaign to get people fit.
We sent him details of our campaign, to get 2012 people in shape by the time the London Olympics opening ceremony is held, through social media site Twitter.
Andy, a 110-metre hurdler who took bronze at the last World Championships in Daegu, South Korea, was asked by the Mail if he would support the campaign.
He then re-tweeted the message to his 7,000 followers.
He is among a range of sportsman and women who have backed the campaign including Lord Sebastian Coe, former Olympic javelin thrower Fatima Whitbread and Hartlepool’s own Olympic hopeful, boxer Savannah Marshall.
The campaign has also won the support of Prime Minister David Cameron, Minister for Public Health Anne Milton, project director of the London 2012 Olympic Stadium, Tony Aikenhead, and Hartlepool-born Sky Sports presenter Jeff Stelling.
Why not follow their example and show your support?
We want to hear from at least 2,012 people in Hartlepool and east Durham who plan to spend this year improving their health.
You could quit smoking or drinking, take up exercise, or go on a diet.
Or do you have plans for a sponsored cycle, run, walk or swim?
It doesn’t have to be a Herculean challenge. The most important thing is that you take part in our Race For Fitness project.
Contact Chris Cordner by writing to him at New Clarence House, Wesley Square, Hartlepool, TS24 8BX, via email to chris.cordner@northeast-press.co.uk or by calling (01429) 239377.
A full list of people who are supporting the campaign and taking part can be found at www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk in the campaigns section.
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