Released on: November 6, 2007, 6:12 am

Press Release Author: Jenna Weekes/Round Table Children\'s Wish

Industry: Non Profit

Press Release Summary: Portsmouth FC owner Alexandre Gaydamak and Chief Executive
Peter Storrie were among the Pompey bosses running the Great South Run for Round
Table Children's Wish.

Press Release Body: 18 senior representatives of the club braved the heavy rain and
completed the 10-mile course at Southsea- raising a total of £10,000 for the
Bournemouth-based charity.

They included Directors Bruce Vandenberg and Roberto Avondo. Manager Harry
Redknapp, a patron of RTCW, had high hopes of taking part but was scuppered by a
calf-injury.

Director of Communications at Portsmouth FC Gary Double, who also took part, said:
"Most of the guys had been training hard and they all ran a little quicker than they
expected. Peter Storrie even completed a training program with the club's fitness
expert in preparation for the run.

"We had a lot of support from the players. All of the staff at Portsmouth FC were
moved by the work of Round Table Children's Wish - it's a fantastic charity and
we're delighted to support them."

Around 54 runners took part in the event on Sunday October 28 for RTCW - raising
thousands of pounds to help grant wishes for children with life-threatening
illnesses.

Wish co-ordinators are hard at work planning trips to meet Santa in Lapland this
Christmas. Other popular wishes include trips to Disneyland Paris and visits to
meet sporting heroes. With the average wish costing £1,500, this huge cash injection
will help guarantee wishes for many children.

Julie Atherton, fundraising co-ordinator, said: "We're overwhelmed by the support
from Portsmouth FC - their presence on the day helped raise the profile of the
charity and their incredible fundraising will make many childhood dreams come true.

"Through their involvement we hope other families with very poorly children may come
to know of us. We're grateful to all of the runners who endured tough conditions on
Sunday to complete the course and raise funds. Our thanks also go to everyone who
supported them on the day. It may have been wet and windy but it was a lot of fun
to watch."


Web Site: http://www.rtcw.rg

Contact Details: 857 Wimborne Road
Bournemouth
Dorset, BH9 2BQ