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Frank to do a runner

Frank Renton is doing a runner this weekend — not from a judges box after a dodgy result, but in aid of Sports Relief.

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This Sunday Frank Renton will be doing a runner — in aid of Sports Relief.

The Listen to the Band presenter will do the 1 mile run in the company of his daughter Sarah Jane, her husband Simon and their three kids.

Frank is asking for a bit of support before the event (he will need plenty afterwards)4BR

Much needed support

Frank is asking for a bit of support before the event (he will need plenty afterwards)

Frank told 4BR: "I'm getting involved because Sport Relief brings the entire nation together to get active, raise cash and change lives. All the money raised is spent helping poor and disadvantaged people turn their lives around — in the UK as well as the world’s poorest countries."

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So please support a great cause.

To make a secure online donation, click on the link below:

http://www.mysportrelief.com/renton?SID=145122

To find out what a difference your sponsorship money can make, please visit http://www.sportrelief.com/about/how-your-money-helps

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