Bristol nutritionist gears up for London Marathon this weekend
A BRISTOL nutritionist is getting ready to run the London Marathon this Sunday (April 26) to raise money for the city-based health charity she works for. Amanda Woodvine, 32, should be easy to spot, as she will be wearing a lycra leotard and tutu when she runs 26.2 miles in aid of the Vegetarian & Vegan Foundation (VVF). She said: “I started training for the London Marathon back in November so it’s been a long hard slog, training four times a week – especially over the cold, dark winter months.” says Amanda. “For the last couple of months I’ve been having to run further than a half marathon every Sunday!” The hard work will all be worthwhile for Amanda if she succeeds in raising £5,000 for the VVF. Amanda has worked as the VVF’s senior nutritionist for almost four years, so has seen first hand what a difference people’s donations make. “One of the projects which I’m involved with is the VVF’s work with stroke survivors and their carers, giving talks, cookery demonstrations and nutritional advice,” says Amanda. “Most patients would like more information on healthy eating than they receive, which is exactly why the VVF was set up. “Another important part of the VVF’s work is opening young people’s eyes to the health impact of eating animal products and to the cruelty of livestock production. Our 120 trained speakers are taking the veggie message and cookery demos into schools throughout the UK, with positive and dramatic effects.” You can sponsor Amanda by visiting her online fundraising page on www.justgiving.com/amandawoodvine or by calling the VVF on 0117 970 5190 (Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm). ENDS Notes to Editors For further information or to arrange a photo call please contact Amanda Woodvine on 0117 970 5190. A picture of Amanda is available upon request. For further information and photos on the Vegetarian & Vegan Foundation please contact Helen Rossiter on 0117 970 5190 or email press@vegetarian.org.uk For further information on Justgiving.com, please contact Mike Wells on 0845 021 2110.
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Dr. Justine Butler
Justine joined Viva! in 2005 after graduating from Bristol University with a PhD in molecular biology. After working as a campaigner, then researcher and writer, she is now Viva!’s head of research and her work focuses on animals, the environment and health. Justine’s scientific training helps her research and write both in-depth scientific reports, such as White Lies and the Meat Report, as well as easy-to-read factsheets and myth-busting articles for consumer magazines and updates on the latest research. Justine also recently wrote the Vegan for the Planet guide for Viva!’s Vegan Now campaign.
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