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Team Halfords to support war heroes |
Team Halfords has announced that it will show its support for the Help for Heroes charity during the third round of the HiQ MSA British Touring Car Championship this weekend at Donington Park.
The charity, supported by both Prince William and Prince Harry, is raising money to provide support for servicemen and women wounded in war with Team Halfords set to do its bit during the third round of the BTCC to try and raise public awareness and aid the charity in its bid to raise £6 million.
To further commemorate the war heroes, The Royal Air Force: The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will fly over Donington Park in a Spitfire on race day.
Launched in October 2007, the Help for Heroes charity is looking to provide essential facilities for rehabilitating those wounded during battle and merchandise such as wristbands as worn by figures including David Beckham and Jeremy Clarkson will be on sale at Donington Park.
Those wristbands will also go on sale in Halfords stores next month, while Halfords will also sponsor the Halfords Help for Heroes Bike Ride; the signature event that links the battlefields of Northern France with the wounded of today.
"Help for Heroes has so far raised more than £4 million in our first six months," charity founder Bryn Parry said. "The public reaction to the appeal has been wonderful and this initiative will make a real difference to our service personnel who have sacrificed, and continue to sacrifice, so much.
"This appeal is all about participation and we are delighted to have the support from Team Halfords, Donington Park and The Royal Air Force, and we will be even more pleased to have the support from members of the public."
Team Halfords driver Gordon Shedden, who took his first win of the year last time out at Rockingham, said he was pleased to throw his support behind the charity drive.
"It's great to be able to offer support to this charity," he said. "It's important to create as much awareness of such an incredible charity and to raise funds that will enhance the facilities at Headley Court, the tri-service rehabilitation centre in Surrey."
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