BBC Crew join Rugby League Cares Founders' Walks
30th September 2013
Salford Red Devils coach and BBC summariser Brian Noble and BBC Rugby League presenter Tanya Arnold are the latest pair to put their best foot forward and sign up for Rugby League’s historic Founders’ Walks.
The week long series of walks in October are a celebration of the game’s rich heritage.
They will also raise money for the Rugby League Cares charity that is dedicated to supporting the RL community at all levels.
“ It’s a fun and social way for anyone to put something back into this great game that we love,” said former GB coach Noble (pictured). “ I think there will be a lot of Rugby League camaraderie on each of these walks. We can show what the game means to us. And at the same time raise some cash for some great causes.”
Several professional and community clubs have already pledged their support for the Founders’ Walks.
One walk starts in the east of the country at Hull on Friday 18th October, and the other in the west at Southport on Saturday 19th October
Over the next few days they will cover varying distances before meeting in Huddersfield on Thursday 24th October, with a celebration walk taking in the George Hotel, where the game was founded, the following day.
BBC presenter Tanya said: “ How far anyone walks is up to them. Anyone can join in at any point at any given day. Whether they walk 20 miles or 1 mile, it doesn’t matter.”
Fans of different clubs – professional or community - are especially encouraged to sign up together and walk in their clubs’ colours.
The only stipulation is that everyone taking part registers at the Rugby League Cares website and pledges to raise money for the game’s charity.