Estate agents support home grown good causes

Harrison Murray estate agents were among the 180 runners who helped to make the first Watermead Challenge charity run in Syston a resounding success.

The five-mile run and three-mile run/walk at Syston’s Watermead Park was organised by The Rotary Club of Wreake Valley, and sponsored by leading independent estate agents and valuers Harrison Murray.

Around £1,500 was raised for deserving local good causes; the St John Ambulance, local youth groups/clubs and the Richard Engelgardt Trust Fund.

Richard is now wheelchair bound following an injury sustained playing for Birstall Rugby Club at the start of the 2009/10 season.

Chris Battye, director of Harrison Murray’s Leicestershire-based survey department, was one of the event organisers.

He said: “The turnout was great and our thanks to everyone who took part and who supported the runners and walkers along the route. We are delighted with the amount raised and are sure the local charities and good causes will be equally pleased.”

A number of Harrison Murray staff from around the county’s offices took part, with Syston branch partner Richard Bocock presenting the trophies.