Scumrun News

Scumrun 2013 - Charity Announced

Edward White

Sep 24 |00:00

The Scumrun team are delighted to announce the chosen charity for this year’s event. A huge number of fantastic children’s charities were suggested, and WellChild are now confirmed as the 2013 beneficiary charity. WellChild help sick children and their families throughout the UK as they deal with the consequences of serious illness and complex conditions. Their mission is to reach as many children and young people as they can, year after year. WellChild focus on three key areas - care, support and research - and their involvement in so many aspects of children's health puts them in a unique position. WellChild Chief Executive Colin Dyer said: "We are delighted that WellChild have been chosen as the beneficiarly charity for Scumrun 2013. It is a fantastic event for WellChild to be involved in and will really help us in our work of care, support and research to improve the lives of seriously ill children and their families across the UK." One of the most rewarding, but hardest tasks of each year’s event kick off, has been particularly difficult this time around due to the calibre and quantity of charities put forward. The Scumrun team are, however, confident WellChild are a great choice and delighted they have been selected to benefit from the event’s 2013 fund raising efforts. “We are really pleased to be associated with this fantastic charity, and look forward to working with the team.” said Ed White, Managing Director of Scumrun. For further information on Scumrun 2013, please contact: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Scumrun 2012 - Celebrity Announced

Edward White

Mar 17 |00:00

Tiff Needell launches the Scumrun for Sparks

British racing driver and television presenter Tiff Needell is launching this four-day driving challenge on 3 May 2012 at Thruxton Motor Circuit.

Tiff, who currently presents Fifth Gear on Channel 5, will be putting his racing skills to good use, offering tips and advice to the 100 cars taking part in the action-packed journey across Europe. Participants will take on new challenges in mystery locations each day.

Tiff Needell said, “I am thrilled to be taking part in such an exciting event and I’m looking forward to meeting all the incredible teams involved. The medical breakthroughs Sparks make possible make a huge difference to children and families across the UK and across the world, so I am thrilled to be helping this hugely worthwhile cause.”

For further information please contact

Edward White, Managing Director, Scumrun Ltd. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

www.scumrun.com

Sean Kelly, Director of Event Fundraising, Sparks This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

www.sparks.org.uk

Scumrun 2012 - Launch Venue Announced

Edward White

Dec 05 |12:20

The Scumrun organisers are delighted to announce that Thruxton Motor Circuit is confirmed as the launch venue for the 2012 event.

Thruxton is one of the longest race circuits in the UK and considered as the UK’s fastest circuit. Located near Andover, Hampshire, Thruxton will host the Scumrun 2012 launch party taking place on Thursday 03 May 2012. Here teams will register and drivers sign on will take place, alongside comprehensive safety briefings, speeches and some celebratory drinks prior to the group departing for the docks and setting off on their four day European adventure.

Family members are welcome to wave off loved ones, as are members of the public wishing to catch a glimpse of the eccentrically modified cars and fancy dress!

Ed White, Managing Director of Scumrun, comments “We’re really pleased to be launching from Thruxton this year. Each year we look for a different venue with something unique to offer the event and participants. We’ve got a few surprises up our sleeve which will be announced in the new year and we are looking forward to the best event yet!” Comprehensive details of the Scumrun 2012 launch party timings will be sent to participants closer to the event.

2012 will be Scumrun’s seventh year and participants are raising money for SPARKS, a fantastic charity dedicated to funding and championing pioneering research into any condition affecting mums-to-be, babies and children.

For further information please contact

Edward White, Managing Director, Scumrun Ltd. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

www.scumrun.com

Sean Kelly, Director of Event Fundraising, Sparks This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

www.sparks.org.uk

Scumrun 2012 charity Sparks a new challenge

Edward White

Aug 19 |07:41

Scumrun are delighted to announce that the beneficiary charity for the 2012 event will be Sparks, a leading children’s medical research charity.

About Scumrun

Scumrun is the biggest and original banger rally taking 100 vehicles and in excess of 250 people around Europe for a four day challenge each year. Participants must drive cars not exceeding £500 in value, round an undisclosed route where destinations are revealed each morning and various challenges take place on route. Now in its seventh year Scumrun 2012 aims to raise over £50,000 yet again for the nominated charity.

Ed White, Managing Director of Scumrun said “We’re really excited to be raising funds for Sparks this year. Each year we fundraise for children’s charities and to work with a research based children’s charity creates a new aspect to the event. The medical breakthroughs Sparks make possible make a huge difference to children and families across the UK, and globally, so we’re thrilled to be helping this hugely worthwhile cause.”

About Sparks

As a leading children’s medical research charity Sparks are dedicated to funding and championing pioneering research into any condition affecting mums-to-be, babies and children. Since 1991, Sparks have committed over £20 million into pioneering research projects across a wide spectrum of medical conditions including childhood cancers, cerebral palsy, premature birth and spina bifida.

Through the research Sparks fund, they aim to improve the quality of life for children and families affected by serious illness or disability today, whilst seeking ways to better diagnose, treat and prevent these conditions in the future.

Sean Kelly, Director of Event Fundraising at Sparks, says “We are delighted that Sparks has been chosen as the charity of the year for the Scumrun in 2012. The fundraising efforts of all the Scumrun participants will help us in our mission to help more babies be born healthy and stay healthy. Children’s medical research is desperately under funded but there is some great work going on across the UK and Sparks funding is vital in helping this work continue. We will be cheering the competitors on every step of the way!”

Scumrun 2012 will take place from 03 – 07 May. For further information please contact

Edward White, Managing Director, Scumrun Ltd. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

www.scumrun.com

Sean Kelly, Director of Event Fundraising, Sparks This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it