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Vitality Brighton Half Marathon – Sussex Beacon call for volunteers

With just under two weeks to go, The Vitality Brighton Half Marathon, still needs volunteers to help in the race village and out on the course as road marshalls.

Volunteers will be handing out medals, water and other goods to runners as they finish the race and all volunteers will be provided with a packed lunch on the day.

The Vitality Brighton Half Marathon is on Sunday February 28 and is The Sussex Beacon’s main fundraising event of the year

If your interested in volunteering, email: volunteer@sussexbeacon.org.uk confirming your name and contact details.

The Sussex Beacon is a care centre for men and women with HIV/AIDS related illnesses who support people living with HIV.

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