Samaritans, Partners of Run Reigate 2023

Samaritans • 13 August 2023

I’m David Neumann and I’ve been a runner for many years, initially to keep fit for playing hockey, but it has become much more important to me over time.

I run for many reasons, but the primary one is my own well-being. I ran my first half-marathon in 1988 (Wimbledon) and my first marathon in 2000 (Stockholm). I think that was also when I first ran for charity and raised several thousand pounds, as I was working with many well-off (but also very generous) city bank workers. It is very rewarding to know that your effort is benefiting a worthy cause, though it never actually seems to make me run faster ☹

I’m David Neumann and I’ve been a runner for many years, initially to keep fit for playing hockey, but it has become much more important to me over time.

The Run Reigate Half-Marathon is one of my favourite races – I have completed it every year (except during the pandemic when it went virtual) and am very keen to keep that record going as long as possible – I am 59 so hoping for many more of them. I am hoping that I still have one or two more marathons in me too - one of my inspirations is an uncle who ran his last marathon at the age of 71. He is now in his late eighties and his knees prevent him running but he remains enormously encouraging of other runners including me.

Run Reigate is my local race, and East Surrey Samaritans is the local branch of the charity that I volunteer for. I have been a listening volunteer for about 7 years now, manning the phones to talk to those who are suicidal, in emotional difficulty, or just need someone to offload to. It is immensely rewarding and I would encourage anyone to take a volunteering role (at Samaritans, or elsewhere).

I have now raised money for East Surrey Samaritans on a number of occasions at Run Reigate - it is always a very well organised event and the atmosphere there is terrific. I like that there are usually many people I know also running the race, including many that I know from Reigate Priory AC (the club that I joined about 3 years ago) from Reigate Priory Parkrun. While I am here, a quick plug for Reigate Priory parkrun … whether you are a walker, a runner or want to volunteer you will get a wonderfully warm welcome (once we are back, which should be soon). Look out for us in Priory Park, Reigate at 9am on Saturday mornings.

I don't yet have a link to my sponsorship page but please check back here later or visit Samaritans for ways to donate to our branch… your contribution will be very much appreciated in enabling us to help others.

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Raffles, Partners of Run Reigate 2023

by Raffles • 16 September 2023

With over 12 years’ experience, Raffles is a bespoke kitchen, bathroom and bedroom supplier. As a family run business, we like to offer a personal touch to each of our designs and installations. We offer a bespoke service which entails us visiting your property to carry out a complimentary survey. We then invite you into our showroom for an appointment to review your designs and quotation with a member of our design team. We can offer a full installation service, or we can supply your kitchen or bathroom and work alongside your own installer. Raffles has four fitting teams, some with over 30 years’ experience, and they can install bathrooms, kitchens and bedroom furniture. We can also offer smaller building work such as removing internal walls or installing a window, as part of your kitchen or bathroom installation. Raffles works closely with various suppliers within the kitchen industry including Kitchen Stori and TKC for furniture and Silestone and Caesarstone for worktops, alongside many others. We can also help with kitchen appliances and many other aspects of electrical work. When it comes to bathrooms, Raffles offers a full service including tiling or wall panelling and flooring. We work with brands such as Roper Rhodes, Calypso, Crosswater, Waters Baths, Burlington, Imex Ceramics and Roman Showers. Please feel free to contact us for more information or to discuss any aspect of a new kitchen or bathroom.

esure, Partners of Run Reigate 2023

by esure • 15 September 2023

X esure colleagues are taking on the Run Reigate 10k or Half Marathon this year, raising money for our charity partner Brake, the road safety charity. We will also have members of our team in the Event Village on race day, providing a printout of your finishing time. Make sure to pop by and see us!

WTW, Partners of Run Reigate 2023

by WTW • 13 August 2023

WTW has always been a big part of Reigate. As well as being a major employer, so many of us live in the town and the surrounding area. I am therefore really pleased that we are once again sponsoring Run Reigate this year.

St Catherine's Hospice, Partners of Run Reigate 2023

by St Catherine's Hospice • 13 August 2023

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Lucy Rayner Foundation, Partners of Run Reigate 2023

by Lucy Rayner Foundation • 13 August 2023

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SASH, Partners of Run Reigate 2023

by Run Series • 10 August 2023

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by Run Series • 4 August 2023

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Andrews, Sponsors of Run Reigate 2023

by Andrews • 2 August 2023

2023 is the second year of three that Andrews are headline partners and we are extremely proud and excited to be supporting this event again. It is a fantastic opportunity for our local branches to support a popular and local event with a strong community and charity focus.

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