Running For a Life

Sky Sports News presenter and sports fanatic, Charlie Webster is working with seven young people aged 17 to 19 from the Brixton area - training them to take on a 48 hour endurance challenge. Charlie set up Running For a Life based on her experience growing up and the impact running and sport had on her life.

Running For a Life's 48 hour endurance challenge is from 8 to 10 June 2012 in London. There are opportunities for other sported. Members to come and join in a section of the challenge whether it's the Duathlon, the Boris bike test, the stair climb or the Circle Line half marathon.

Running For a Life will soon become an official charity, however the 48 hour endurance challenge in June is supporting a local project. Money will be raised for the seven young people's local charity, the St Matthew's Project in Brixton.

St Matthews Project engages with over 100 young people every week, overcoming estate rivalries and hostilities, has developed over 50 F.A qualified coaches, encourages and leads girls football in Lambeth, consistently provides free, fun football activities to young people living within one of the most deprived 15% SOAs in the country.

Charlie and the 'Magnificent 7 young people' would love as many of you to get involved during the event. Check out their Facebook page and keep checking back for updates and follow the group on twitter, @runforalife.