Go the extra mile this summer

The nation is limbering up for the return of Sport Relief on Saturday July 15th ñ and it promises to be an unforgettable day.

A sea of people, including many a famous face, will be Going the Extra Mile on Sport Relief Saturday at events taking place in every nook and cranny of the UK.

With Comic Relief and BBC Sport both behind the campaign, there is a very special night of BBC ONE TV in the pipeline too - fronted by Chris Evans, Davina McCall, and Gary Lineker.

Sitting at the heart of the whole campaign the Sainsburyís Sport Relief Mile is going to see tens of thousands of people simultaneously going the distance and helping to raise cash for those that need it most.

Whether jogging, skipping or hopping with friends, family or workmates right across the land, Sport Relief Milers will be putting their best foot forward at events across 15 major cities as well as at hundreds more locally-organised sites too. Log on to www.sportrelief.com to find your nearest Mile.

With the last Sport Relief Mile in 2004 attracting 81,000 milers including Princes William and Harry and Prime Minister Tony Blair, everyone from teenagers in trendy trainers to families in fancy dress are being urged to enter a place on the start line at www.sportrelief.com. Why not enter with your work mates, challenge your colleagues and sock it to poverty with a team entry! So get sponsored and help raise lots of cash for vulnerable people leading tough lives here at home in the UK, and in the poorest countries in the world.

ìIíve seen Sport Relief money at work. Now it is your turn for action. By being sponsored to take part in the Sainsburyís Sport Relief Mile just think of the difference you will be making, the weight you will be losing and the blisters you will be gaining! Do it. Itís worth it.î
Chris Evans

As soon as you sign up for the Sainsburyís Sport Relief Mile youíll be sent your own special red sock to wear on the big day. Once youíve completed your Mile youíll be presented with a second to make a perfect pair and show the world that youíve socked it to poverty! But itís not only your feet that can look the part ñ whether youíre a Miler or just want to show your support for Sport Relief, thereís a range of merchandise from the T-shirt, and badge to our mascot, Roger.

All of the Sport Relief merchandise is exclusively available on the high street at Sainsburyís stores, and online at www.sportrelief.com. So sprint down to your local store or log on!

Whatever you do your mile can make a world of difference!