Local MP opens Knaresborough Mental Elf 5km fun run
On Sunday 1st December, Tom Gordon MP had the privilege of opening the Mental Elf fun run in Knaresborough. The event was in support of Mind in Harrogate District. Tom also took part in the event, running the 5km.
Tom is a frequent attender of Harrogate’s parkrun, and a keen runner. He ran the Great North Run back in July, for St Michael’s Hospice, a local hospice in Harrogate.
A Mental elf fun run was first run in Lancashire over a decade ago. This was the first event in Knaresborough, and was attended by over 200 people. The event was held at Conyngham Hall, also the site of Knaresborough’s weekly parkrun.
Commenting, Tom said:
“It was an honour to open the race this morning. I’m so glad that Mind have put on this event here. It’s so great to be able to raise money for such an important cause, whilst having fun. I really enjoy a run, and this one was made even better by being able to support this great cause.
“I hope that everyone enjoyed the event. Thank you to the team who arranged and organised this event, and who invited me to open the race – it was a real honour.
“Mental health support is so important, and something we need to see more investment in and support for.”
ENDS
