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Dear Pam,
Welcome to Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport's
February News Alert!
Monica's Miles
LRS
exercise their way to the London Olympic Stadium and back TWICE, in
LOROS Fundraiser!
Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport (LRS) staff, partners
and friends and family of Monica Gibbs exceeded expectations and
targets to exercise their way from SportPark to the London Olympic
Stadium and back, TWICE,
more than doubling their original target of 258 miles, with an eventual
527 miles
covered!
'Monica's Miles' was a LOROS fundraiser organised in
memory of Monica Gibbs, employee at LRS who passed away peacefully on
2nd September 2010, aged just 42, following the return of her cancer.
Organised by Monica's work colleagues, the
exercise-clocking fundraiser saw over 40 LRS staff, partners and
friends and family of Monica get focused and competitive to push
themselves to the limit through means of walking, running, cycling and
rowing in and around SportPark.
It is hoped that over £1,500 will be raised for LOROS
from this fundraiser event, an event Monica would have enjoyed
immensely.
As the Marketing & Comms lead at LRS, Monica worked
with great passion and commitment to develop sport and physical
activity across Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland. She infected
colleagues with her enthusiasm and vibrant nature and is sorely missed.
Thanks go to SportPark, Loughborough University, British
Cycling, Concept2, Crown Hills Community College, Rushey Mead School
and Soar Media for their support with the event.
For full details go to www.lrsport.org.uk/monicagibbs
www.justgiving.com/monica-gibbs
To celebrate International Women's Day, Active Together
and Active Rutland are offering women (aged 16+) the opportunity to
attend physical activity sessions across Leicestershire and Rutland for
just £1 (voucher required) from Monday 7th - Sunday 13th March 2011.
Women's activities also regularly take place in Leicester City.
Go to www.lrsport.org.uk/womensweek
to find out more!
 'My
Games My Legacy' Road Show with Rendall Munroe
'Leicester's boxing sensation, Rendall Munroe, appeared
at the launch of Inspire LeicesterShire's 'My Games My Legacy' pledge
initiative at Leicester's Highcross Shopping Centre at the end of last
month.
The Boxing Binman, who has recently received Leicester's
'Honoured Citizen Award' and named as the Leicester Mercury Sportsman
of the Year , encouraged people to create their own 2012 Olympic Games
Legacy by making a pledge on Saturday January 29th.
The event featured a Q&A hosted by Gaynor Nash and a
signing session with Rendall Munroe, along with a virtual boxing
exhibition. Members of the public also made their own pledge for 2012
and were given details of how they can get involved in the activities
taking place in Leicester and Leicestershire in the build up to 2012.
To make your pledge to the 2012 Olympic Legacy, click HERE.
 Smile 4 Miles Fun Runs
On the weekend of 19th & 20th March 2011 fun runs
will be taking place across Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland,
raising funds for Comic Relief.
Smiles 4 Miles fun runs are for all ages and abilities
and are fundraising for Red Nose Day. There are 9 events with one in
each of the local authority areas across Leicestershire, Leicester and
Rutland.
For more information visit www.lrsport.org.uk/run
 LRS Coaching
LRS has formed a coaching network which will be the 'one
stop shop' for coaches across Leicestershire, Leicester & Rutland
who are looking for support to develop themselves and their coaching.
Are you a coach? If so, then why not sign-up today!
 Workplace Challenge
The Active Together Workplace Challenge is aimed at
organisations in Leicestershire, promotes a more active lifestyle and
offers innovative methods to stay active. It's a fantastic method to
motivate and inspire individuals and a brilliant opportunity for
businesses to build a healthier and happier workforce.
www.workplacechallenge.org.uk/
It's free to join and once registered there are many
tools, resources and support available to help achieve your activity
goals and compete for prizes along the way:
- Register No - its free
and quick
- Log all of your
physical activity
- Track your progress
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