Sussex: Joe Wilkinson named as Brighton Half Marathon starter
The stars are all running for the race's main partner, HIV charity The Sussex Beacon, in support of its Formula Milk Programme.The programme provides free formula milk for babies of 20 mothers living with HIV."The Sussex Beacon is a wonderful charity and it's an honour to support them in any way I can," Wilkinson said.This year's event will be held on Hove Lawns for the first time. The youth races take place on 1 March and the half marathon, wheelchair race and Sussex Beacon Charity Relay the following day.
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