Plumbworld Product Manager Raises hundreds in Sport Relief Run

(PRWEB) March 28, 2010

Hundreds of people across the Vale of Evesham donned running shoes and sportswear to do their bit for Sport Relief. From the under 5?s to the over 60?s, everyone was out to get involved in this charity event. Schools, colleges and entire communities took part in fundraising activities, to help transform the lives of poor and vulnerable people both in the UK and across the world?s poorest countries.

The Evesham based Plumbworld team always try and do their bit for charity wherever possible and Sport Relief was no exception. Gary Hopkins has been training hard over the last few weeks for the event and has also raised hundreds of pounds in sponsorship money for taking part.

More than 165,000 people took part around the country to complete sponsored walking and running events, raising millions of pounds for Sport Relief, the BBC charity.

Gary Hopkins, Product Manager at Plumbworld said:

?I have been training hard for this event over the last few weeks, I know its for charity but everyone on the day had a competitive spirit and I didn?t for one minute expect I would win the 6 miler! The weather did us proud and the sun was shining all through the event, loads of people turned up to support the runners which was very encouraging for us all. The last couple of miles were tough but I had the support of a few of my Plumbworld colleagues and some close family members cheering me on everytime I passed the start/finish line?

The UK?s largest online retailer of bathrooms Plumbworld.co.uk also have another charity runner later this year in the form of Operations Director Sean Foy, running the London Marathon and raising money for Clic Sargent, you can follow his blog and progress on his website.

Scott Morris, E-Commerce Manager of Plumbworld said:

?It was a top day all round, lots of fun to be had and lots of money raised for Sport Relief. There was even a girl running in 4 inch high heels, utter madness but I bet she raised a few quid!?

Plumbworld sell a wide range of bathroom products, from complete Bathroom Suites, Electric Showers, all the way to Bathroom Furniture and Shower Enclosures. Top quality own branded products, as well as from the leading industry brands like Mira and Triton.

Plumbworld is based in Evesham, Worcestershire and now employs 50 staff within their 2,000 sqm, purpose built warehouse and offices. The company had a turnover in 2008 in excess of ?18 Million. Plumbworld was established in 1999 by James and Anita Hickman who sold the business to The Grafton Group Plc in December 2006.

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Vibrant Raises $11,000 for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society

New York, NY (PRWEB) September 30, 2011

For the second year running, contextual advertising leader Vibrant will participate in the Bike MS NYC to increase awareness for the disease and raise funds for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society. The ride this Sunday, October 2, hosted by the Southern NY Chapter of the National MS Society, features over 5,000 cyclists in a 30, 50, and 100 mile ride. The event is expected to raise more than $ 3 million in support of the programs and services the Southern NY Chapter offers for people living with Multiple Sclerosis in the five boroughs, and in Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange, and Sullivan counties.

MediaVest and Draft FCB have teamed up with Vibrant to raise more than $ 11,000 to support research for the cause, treatment, and cure of this unpredictable disease that afflicts the central nervous system.

?Vibrant is proud to join this important cause and offer support for the National MS Society?s Bike MS NYC,? says Jeff Babka, Chief Operating and Financial Officer of Vibrant. ?This is part of the commitment we have to making a positive impact in every community in which we do business ? in 11 cities in the US and worldwide.?

?We are thrilled to have Vibrant?s team join the Bike MS NYC once again, along with 5,000 participants in the movement toward a world free of multiple sclerosis. Their fundraising supports critical MS research and helps make possible the hundreds of programs the chapter provides people affected by MS,? says Meghan Finn, a spokesperson for the New York City ? Southern New York Chapter of the National MS Society.

The National Multiple Sclerosis Society supports studies to reveal the cause and course of the disease in addition to providing education, programs, and services to everyone who is affected by MS ? including the diagnosed, their friends and families, and the healthcare professionals who work with them. The Bike MS NYC ride starts at 7:30am on Sunday, October 2 at Pier 94 on West 54th Street and the West Side Highway.

About Vibrant

Vibrant (http://www.vibrantmedia.com) is a world leader in contextual technology aligning billions of words across the Internet with relevant video, information, tools, and advertising. With over 6,000 premium publishers, reaching more than 250 million unique users per month (comScore, 2011), Vibrant gives top brand marketers the opportunity to deliver highly targeted advertisements within premium Web content and offers publishers premium editorial tools to re-circulate users throughout their websites. Vibrant works with top brand advertisers such as Microsoft, Unilever, Chrysler and AT&T. The company was founded in 2000 and has offices in London, New York, Boston, Detroit, Chicago, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Paris, Hamburg, Munich and Dusseldorf. Vibrant's rapid growth has been recognized by the Inc. 500 and Deloitte Fast 50 lists. For more information, visit http://www.vibrantmedia.com, http://www.hyperlinkevolved.com, http://www.facebook.com/vibrantmedia, or twitter.com/vibrantmedia.

About the National MS Society New York City ? Southern NY Chapter

The New York City ? Southern New York Chapter of the National MS Society is committed to helping the 10,000 people living with multiple sclerosis in the five boroughs and Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Orange and Sullivan counties continue moving their lives forward. The chapter raises funds locally to support the Society?s critical research initiatives and to provide hundreds of comprehensive support services and educational programs for people living with MS, their family and friends. Visit http://www.MSnyc.org for more information.

Media contact:

Vibrant

Jonathan Gardner

646-600-7012

jonathan(dot)gardner(at)vibrantmedia(dot)com

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