04/10/2024 - Strong council contingent supporting local charity in Love Luton Run Fest
The team will be running or walking in the 5k, 10k or half marathon event options and doing so in support of the Luton Curry Kitchen which provides hot meals each week and deliver food to homeless shelters in the locality.
The sessions are run by volunteers from various local businesses who come together each week to prepare and serve hot meals to the homeless and vulnerable people across the town.
The Love Luton Run Fest brings many hundreds of runners, walkers and visitors to the town each year and gives a great boost to town centre businesses during the day.
With a mixture of experienced runners, walkers and first timers from the council, the team is encouraging people to support both the event and the charity.
Cllr Tahmina Saleem, Mayor of Luton, said: “I’m taking part in this run for the fifth year, it’s always a fantastic day that is well supported by our community and contributes to improving health and wellness in Luton.
“It is wonderful to see so many councillors and council staff at this event, running and walking through some of our award-winning parks and spectacular heritage sites such as the Luton Hoo.
“The event raises awareness and money for a brilliant local charity providing the vital lifeline of food, friendship and support to those most in need in Luton every week.”
Speaking on behalf of the Curry Kitchen, Mostaque Koyes, Community Interest Luton Director, said: “Homelessness is a problem in the UK and people have suffered even more following Covid and the cost of living crisis.”
“The Curry Kitchen provides vital meals for those who desperately need it, although we can only operate through the generous support of the local community and businesses. We are so thankful to the council staff and councillors who are helping us to raise some funds and we wish them all the best on the day.”
Linsey Sweet, Chair of Love Luton, added “This year celebrates the 11th anniversary of the event that brings together people local communities and across the country to showcase the town.
“Raising funds for vital local causes is a key element of us organising the event and we are delighted to see so many from the council taking part. It’s not too late to sign up, so if you have been thinking about it, sign up now at https://loveluton.org.uk/runfest/”
To make a donation to the team please visit https://www.justgiving.com/page/lutoncouncil2024