McCanns running again in Liverpool

Kate and Gerry McCann are racing ahead with raising awareness about their missing daughter Madeline who vanished while on holiday in Portugal five years ago.

The couple have endured difficult times since but continue to commit themselves to charity events and taking part in long-distance runs.

In Liverpool on Sunday the McCann's each took part in a men and women's 10K race for the first Festival of Running just days after the poignant fifth anniversary on 3rd May.

Wearing a white vest with a photograph of a smiling Madeline on the front and the words "Never Give Up" Kate looked athletic and smiled when cheered by crowds lining the road.

Following an announcement by the Metropolitan Police that hundreds of new leads are to be investigated the pair said they have been encouraged that Madeline will be found.

Speaking before she set off on her run at Sefton Park, Kate said: "We're really pleased to be taking part in the RunLiverpool 10K.

"It's something we've considered over previous years but given the poignant timing for our family, we've never quite felt strong enough.

"Thankfully this year with the involvement of the Metropolitan Police things are looking brighter for Madeleine and the search, so we’re ready to give it a go.

"Thank you to everyone in Liverpool again for your brilliant support over the past five years.

"It's appreciated so much by all of our family and friends."

The mens' 10K race which Gerry McCann took part was also joined by some good sports.

Former LFC footballer Alan Kennedy and ex-Everton FC manager Joe Royle proved they could still go the distance.

TV personality Craig Phillips and Brookside actress Suzanne Collins were the celebrity additions and her daughter ran the under 12's fun run for charity Claire House.

maebee wrote:Thanks for this, interested.

Madeline.

Kate and Gerry McCann are racing ahead with raising awareness about their missing daughter Madeline who vanished while on holiday in Portugal five years ago.

The couple have endured difficult times since but continue to commit themselves to charity events and taking part in long-distance runs.

In Liverpool on Sunday the McCann's each took part in a men and women's 10K race for the first Festival of Running just days after the poignant fifth anniversary on 3rd May.

Wearing a white vest with a photograph of a smiling Madeline on the front and the words "Never Give Up" Kate looked athletic and smiled when cheered by crowds lining the road.

Following an announcement by the Metropolitan Police that hundreds of new leads are to be investigated the pair said they have been encouraged that Madeline will be found.

Speaking before she set off on her run at Sefton Park, Kate said: "We're really pleased to be taking part in the RunLiverpool 10K.

"It's something we've considered over previous years but given the poignant timing for our family, we've never quite felt strong enough.

"Thankfully this year with the involvement of the Metropolitan Police things are looking brighter for Madeleine and the search, so we’re ready to give it a go.

"Thank you to everyone in Liverpool again for your brilliant support over the past five years.

"It's appreciated so much by all of our family and friends."

The mens' 10K race which Gerry McCann took part was also joined by some good sports.

Former LFC footballer Alan Kennedy and ex-Everton FC manager Joe Royle proved they could still go the distance.

TV personality Craig Phillips and Brookside actress Suzanne Collins were the celebrity additions and her daughter ran the under 12's fun run for charity Claire House.

MaryB wrote:Raising Awareness??????????????? Are they for real.

almostgothic wrote:This is just part of their training programme for the EAWs.

Justiceforallkids wrote:gerry looks old in that video!!!!

marxman wrote:Not many well-wishers cheering him on
at the end. In fact he looks forlorn without
any congratulations from the four ladies
leaning over the barrier.

AnnaEsse wrote:

Justiceforallkids wrote:gerry looks old in that video!!!!

And he's getting thicker around his waistline. Someone should tell him that makes him a higher risk for heart disease!

AnnaEsse wrote:

Justiceforallkids wrote:gerry looks old in that video!!!!

And he's getting thicker around his waistline. Someone should tell him that makes him a higher risk for heart disease!

almostgothic wrote:European Arrest Warrants.

AnnaEsse wrote:

marxman wrote:Not many well-wishers cheering him on
at the end. In fact he looks forlorn without
any congratulations from the four ladies
leaning over the barrier.

Oh dear! They probably didn't realise that they were so close to Gerry McCann, the celeb!

mossman wrote:

AnnaEsse wrote:

Justiceforallkids wrote:gerry looks old in that video!!!!

And he's getting thicker around his waistline. Someone should tell him that makes him a higher risk for heart disease!

I'm no Cardiologist, but you need to actually have a heart in order to get heart disease. Gerry is safe enough on that score.

The End Is Nigh wrote:That isn't fat, though, is it?


Where do you think he keeps his money belt?