On your marks, get set and be ready to GO! as its 10 UP for Joe's Jog

FAMILIES and young children are once again invited to join a charity mile-long fun run to support the work of the Joe Humphries Memorial Trust (JHMT).

Joe's Jog, now in its '10^th' year, will take place just before the Mattioli Woods 10k running event in Rothley village on Tuesday 3 June at 6.15pm.

The fun run gives families and children aged seven and over the chance to be part of the Rothley 10k evening. It also raises awareness of the vital work of the JHMT.

Joe was 14 when he collapsed and died suddenly while out jogging near his Rothley home in October 2012. He was a victim of SADS – sudden arrhythmic death syndrome – an inherited heart condition which can strike anyone at any time, particularly otherwise fit and healthy young people under 35 years of age.

Since Joe's death, his family and friends have worked tirelessly to raise awareness of SADS and sudden heart deaths. They set up the JHMT to provide free CPR training, help fund community defibrillators and campaign for better understanding of SADS. The charity also runs the Inspire Awards, a small grants scheme that helps inspiring young people to fulfill their potential.

Steve Humphries, chair of the JHMT, said: "We are all looking forward to another memorable Joe's Jog family fun run mile with this year being the 10^th having previously lost two years to the Covid 19 pandemic. Every year runners of all abilities and ages turn out to create an amazing community atmosphere. On the back of a record 468 runners in 2024, we are hoping for another great turn out on Tuesday 3 June 2025.

"The event is perfect for everyone, from babies in buggies, to mums and dads and carers taking part with their children and friends. It's also good to see the fun run is so popular with local scouts and guides groups, junior sports clubs and schools. You can run, walk or jog but most importantly you just enjoy taking part! This event brings people together in memory of Joe in his home village of Rothley and continues to raise vital funds for JHMT's ongoing work to reduce the incidence of sudden arrhythmic death syndrome (SADS) in young people.".

The event will start at 6.15pm in Woodgate in Rothley. Advance entry costs £5 for adults and £4 for children. On-the-day entry costs £10 for adults and £6 for children (Payment by cash only on the evening if not prebooked).

The run is open to people of all ages and abilities, though juniors running without parental supervision need to be at least seven years old. Families are also welcome to run or walk the course with smaller children in buggies.

All funds raised from Joe's Jog will go towards JHMT's vital work to create a heart safe community for all.

To take part in Joe's Jog, enter online at: http://jhmt.org.uk/joes-jog

To find out more about the Trust's work, to get involved as a volunteer, or to learn how to apply for the Inspire Awards or CPR training for your sports club, visit www.jhmt.org.uk

(**PLEASE NOTE: WE CAN ONLY ACCEPT CASH PAYMENTS FOR THOSE WHO DECIDE TO ENTER ON THE DAY AFTER THE ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED AT 3PM.)