A SKATEBOARDING marathon is being held in Northallerton next month to help raise cash towards a proposed skateboard park.
The Popcorn store has joined with the Sketchy Wheelers group, the town council, youth workers, other young people and Connecting Youth Culture to stage the mara-thon at Hambleton Leisure Centre, Stone Cross, on Sunday, July 14.
A target of £100,000 has been set for the park, of which about £6,500 has so far been raised by the Wheelers.
Anyone wanting to take part can obtain a sponsorship form from Popcorn. Forms are also being distributed to schools and youth clubs.
Popcorn is providing prizes for first, second and third place for those who complete the greatest number of laps. It is hoped that a distance of 24 miles will be achieved.
First aiders will be at the event, Connecting Youth Culture is providing music and it is hoped to have live disc jockeys.
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