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The Co-operative\u2019s third annual Santa Dash in Manchester raises funds for young people with a learning disability.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Hundreds of festive fundraisers dressed as Father Christmas on Sunday, 27 November, when they took part in The Co-operative Santa Dash in Manchester and raised vital funds for the learning disability charity, Mencap and, ENABLE Scotland.<\/p>\n

In Manchester\u2019s Heaton Park, soap stars Sarah Jayne Dunn and, Cherylee Houston cheered on the runners for The Co-operative\u2019s third annual Santa Dash in the city.<\/p>\n

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Middleton Band at the Co-operative Santa Dash 2011<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Middleton Brass Band played seasonal favourites as they marched the santas to the start-line. Fred Houghton, secretary of Middleton Brass Band, commented: \u201cThis weekend marked the start of our busy Christmas programme. We are delighted to have been able to take part in this community event and, warm the crowds on a breezy day by playing our festive favourites.\u201d<\/p>\n

Runners were set on their way by\u00a0Manchester\u2019s Lord Mayor, Councillor Harry Lyons JP and, proceeded to\u00a0run, walk and dance around the 5k family-friendly course following a warm-up that was led by Rochdale AFC club mascots Desmond the Dragon and, Desmond\u2019s son Dale – The Co-operative have had a long standing relationship with Rochdale AFC which has been extended this season to see The Co-operative become the principal sponsor of the Club.<\/p>\n

As part of its commitment to inspiring young people, The Co-operative\u2019s staff, members and customers have raised more than \u00a34.5 million this year for Mencap, its Charity of the Year, to give young people with a learning disability the chance to develop the skills and confidence to change their futures.<\/p>\n

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Middleton Band with Cherylee Houston Santa Dash 2011<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cherylee Houston \u2013 who had roles in The Bill, Emmerdale and Little Britain before establishing the character \u2018Izzy\u2019 in Coronation Street, said: \u201cI was delighted to be involved with such a fun-filled event that is helping to raise money to develop \u2018Inspire Me\u2019, a programme that will make a huge difference to the lives of so many young people with a learning disability.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Middleton Band with Sarah Jayne Dunn Santa Dash 2011<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

While Sarah Jayne Dunn \u2013 a former British Soap Award winner well know for her role as Mandy Richardson in TV\u2019s Hollyoaks, continued: \u201cIn addition to joining in the fun, everyone who got involved has played a part in helping to support and inspire up to 20,000 young people with a learning disability to\u00a0be the very best that they can be.\u201d<\/p>\n

Michael Fairclough, The Co-operative Group\u2019s Head of Community and Co-operative Investment, concluded: \u201cThis is the third year that we have held our Santa Dash and I\u2019d like to\u00a0thank everyone who took part in\u00a0this spectacular event. Raising money for Mencap and, ENABLE Scotland – The Co-operative\u2019s charity of the year \u2013 is helping to make a tremendous and positive impact on young lives. Our year-long partnership with the charity forms part of The Co-operative\u2019s commitment to inspiring young people and, is providing an opportunity to transform the lives for a generation of young people with a learning disability.\u00a0\u201c<\/p>\n

For further information or images contact:<\/strong><\/p>\n

<\/strong>Andrew Torr<\/p>\n

The Co-operative Group Press Office<\/p>\n

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