Special guest Harley Jones rode on his grandad’s motor racing scooter to take part in a kids’ fun run. This year’s mile-long children’s run around Manor Park was held in aid of two-year-old Harley, from Tintwistle, who was left severely disabled with meningitis at six weeks old. Glenn Campbell, owner of the Bodycheck health and fitness club on Victoria Street, Glossop has been organising the annual charity runs since 2006. He said: “This year we’ve raised £1,000 just from the entry money and a few bits of sponsorship, that’s before the rest of the sponsorship is counted up. “Harley’s dad rang up just as I was organising the fun run so it’s a coincidence it’s for him but it’s great to help.” Harley’s mum, Hayley, said: “Harley loved it – he was on my dad Dave’s knee. “He’s two on Monday and this will make a nice birthday present. My nephew Louis also took part and all the family were there. I’d like to thank everyone who took part and especially Bodycheck. That’s an amazing sum.” She added that with the £1,000 from the fun run so far, she and husband Chris have raised £7,000. But they need £30,000 to build a downstairs bathroom and bedroom for Harley so he can live as normal a life as possible. Fastest boy and girl in Sunday’s run were 12-year-olds Matthew Strogen and Niamh Simpson, both from Glossop, who completed the route in just under five minutes. All entrants got a goody bag and a medal. Glenn added: “The rain held off for the run and the weather was fantastic – 188 runners took part, all for a good cause. “The kids loved it, they were all smiles.”
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