ROOFING RACERS GO FOR GOLD IN 2012 LONDON TRIATHLON

Following Team GB’s triumphant performance in the Olympics, the much loved Team Roofing Racers - made up of individuals and team members from all walks of the roofing, Roofline and window industries - will be looking to emulate the same success in this year’s Virgin Active London Triathlon. Organised by SIG Roofing & Roofline, Roofing Racers also face an equally daunting challenge; raising a record breaking £100,000 in sponsorship for Macmillan Cancer Support and Great Ormond Street Hospital charities.

Taking place on Saturday 22nd September 2012, the 7th consecutive London Triathlon will see competitors undertake a gruelling challenge that even the most athletic contenders find difficulty completing. Starting with a 750 metre swim in the River Thames, competitors will then undertake a cycle of 20 kilometres, followed by five kilometre sprint to the finishing line to complete the world’s largest and most iconic triathlon.

Marketing Manager at SIG Roofing Supplies, Stuart Base comments: “From first timers, to enthusiasts and even the elite, Roofing Racers offers anyone in the roofing industry the opportunity to get in shape and take part in an iconic event. At the same time, it helps raise money for two charities that are dear to most peoples’ hearts and this year, we are hoping to smash last year’s record of £80,000 for these two great causes.”

Stuart adds: “Our thanks also go to the many other generous sponsors who help make this event possible. These include; Floplast, ALM, Briggs Amasco, Forticrete, IKO, John Brash Timber, Klober, Marley Eternit, NFRC, The Masco Group and SR Timber.”

For those looking to raise money for the nominated charities or even participate in the 2012 London Triathlon, they should visit https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FVFGQ3R For all donations, please visit the Virgin Giving website http://virginmoneygiving.com/team/roofingracers2012 Alternatively, if you wish to donate by cheque, please download and fill out this form and post it along with a sponsorship cheque to: Roofing Racers, Harding Way, St Ives, Cambridgeshire, PE27 3YJ.

Following the triathlon, SIG will be holding an evening event at the Tower Hotel, London where friends, family and colleagues can get together to celebrate Roofing Racers’ achievements. There will also be a fun “spoofs” awards ceremony, great food, and a live band playing throughout the night.

Stuart concludes: “We appreciate times are tough, but any donations, no matter how big or small, will be gratefully received – it will really will help make a difference in many peoples’ lives. Equally, if you feel like coming to London to support us, you would be most welcome both during the day and evening.”

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For further information about Roofing Racers, participation in the London Triathlon or the evening event at the Tower Hotel, please contact info@roofingracers.co.uk

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From first timers, to enthusiasts and even the elite, Roofing Racers offers anyone in the roofing industry the opportunity to get in shape and to take part in the iconic London Triathlon. At the same time, it helps raise money for Macmillan Cancer Support and Great Ormond Street Hospital charities.

PRESS CONTACT:

Julie A. Garrido

Wentworth Communications Ltd

Tel: 0161 973 6763 Fax: 0161 969 6813

Email: julie@wentworthcomms.co.uk

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