Support Will Young’s London Marathon ‘mankini bid’ as his training goes global

Will Young, is to run the Virgin London Marathon on Sunday 17 April all in aid of Catch22.

So far the star, who recently said he would run in a mankini next year if he raised £40,000 for Catch22, has been training as far afield as Australia, North America, Africa and, most recently, with young people from Catch22 in Sheerness.

Will Young said:

'Training across four continents for such a momentous run has been a real challenge, but one I am happy to embrace. I’ve met many young people at Catch22, such as the young people I trained with recently from Catch22 in Sheerness, who have overcome seemingly impossible situations. I always keep that in mind when the going gets tough in my training.'

Will is now calling on the public to sponsor him for the 26 mile long run across London this Spring.

The funds raised will go to support Catch22’s work with young people facing difficult situations throughout the UK. They may be care leavers, NEET (Not in Education, Training or Employment), at risk of offending or young offenders.

Joyce Moseley, Catch22 Chief Executive, says: 'At Catch22 we believe nothing is impossible. The funds raised by Will Young and our other runners will have a great impact on the lives of young people overcoming difficulties. Will Young is an inspirational ambassador for the charity and I hope people dig deep into their pockets to support him.'

Will has set up a Just Giving page so that you can donate to him and help to support Catch22.