Ranulph Fiennes supports Guide Dogs -
Adventurer Sir Ranulph Fiennes has urged people to go on a journey of their own.
The polar explorer, who ran seven marathons in seven days on seven continents, was in Bath to encourage people to run the 2012 Bath Half Marathon to raise money for Guide Dogs, the lead charity at the event on March 11
Paralympian Richard Twose, 34, who lost his sight through diabetes, joined Sir Ranulph in the call, along with Joe Tucker, from Radstock, who is running for Guide Dogs in the race
Sir Ranulph said: "You do not have to run the world to make to make a difference. Blind and partially sighted people overcome personal challenges on a daily basis, and Guide Dogs helps them live independently."
"I've had many amazing adventures and battled extremes, but I can't imagine daily life without my sight. It costs nearly £50,000 to train and support a guide dog throughout its life. Guide Dogs receives no Government funding and all the money people raise by running for the charity in the Bath Half will help transform the life of someone living with visual impairment."
By joining team Guide Dogs to run the Bath Half Marathon in March 2012 you will have the opportunity not only to take part in a fantastic Half Marathon through the city of Bath, you can change a life too. Every step you take when running for Guide Dogs you’ll be helping raise money for blind and partially sighted children, young people and adults to live independently
The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association is a British charitable organisation founded in 1934. Guide Dogs provides independence and freedom to thousands of blind and partially sighted people across the UK through the provision of guide dogs, mobility and other rehabilitation services. It also campaigns passionately for the rights of those with visual impairments.