Coronation Street actors Craig Gazey (Graeme Proctor), Graeme Hawley (John Stape) and Vicky Binns (Molly Dobbs) will be running in the Bupa 30th Great North Run on Sunday 19 September. The Corrie actors are all running the world’s biggest half marathon as part of the TV Times “Banana Army” running team in aid of blood cancer charity Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research. This year marks the Bupa 30th Great North Run and the 50th anniversary of Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research.
Graeme Hawley aka John Stape from the ITV 1 soap said: “There are quite a few soap stars running as part of the “Banana Army” and we’re determined that “The Street” will come out on top.”
Craig Gazey, more commonly know as street joker Graeme Proctor, said: “On behalf of all the Coronation Street runners I’d like to say that we’re delighted to be part of the world’s biggest half marathon and to be helping raise awareness for such a worthy cause.”
Vicky Binns, who plays Molly Dobbs in Britain’s longest running soap opera, added: “ Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research is dedicated to beating blood cancers by funding vital research into these disease and I want to help them continue making giant steps towards a cure.
Tuesday, 14 September 2010
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