| Roadmasters challenge you to go the distance
Participants can pre-register for the Run/Walk at the AIDS Foundation on Delancy Street. "The whole idea is we want to get as many persons out to come and support this cause, so if you're an avid runner/walker, we invite you to come on out and you can do 10 to 20 miles," said Denise Mortimer, one of the 20-year-old group's original members. The group has added a new feature to this year's event. Two to four person relay teams may sign up to participate. Last year the Charity Run/Walk attracted 70 people. Eager to begin the journey, the group assembled before dawn at Montagu Beach with the final lap already in sight. In addition to water and energy drinks along the way, participants were given snacks and breakfast on their return to Montagu. Mortimer, who achieved her personal goal of running 14 miles, said that she had enjoyed the event.
Mexican drug cartel peddles meth, preaches religion
The seminars highlight the acts of charity and piety attributed to La Familia, a cartel notorious for running extortion rackets, corrupting politicians and police forces throughout the western state of Michoacan and manufacturing tons of methamphetamines in clandestine laboratories. Its leaders reputedly pave roads and pay hospital bills in impoverished pueblos, talk up law and order and even preach a homespun version of the gospel from a text authored by a cartel capo that goes by the handle El Mas Loco, or The Craziest One. "These people carry a Bible in the right hand . . . and a gun in the left hand," Larios says. Displays of religiosity are nothing new for Mexico's narcotics kingpins; it's alleged they have donated big to the Catholic Church - a charged denied by church officials - and adore Jesus Malverde, a Robin Hood-like figure they claim as their patron saint.
Bookmakers staff back charity events
BIG hearted staff of Coral betting shops in Ayrshire have been running numerous events in aid of Sue Ryder care. They include four race nights, sponsored walks, sponsored cycle, sponsored slim, live band night and also a Corals got talent night with staff dressed up as famous artists and performing on stage. More than £7000 has been raised to date but it is hoped a lot more will follow by the end of the year. The next event is on October 4 at 7pm in the Ayrshire Suite of Ayr Racecourse. The charity ball will feature Tam Cowan as compere, top Ayrshire band Waterfront performing live, mini casino, rock dancers, raffle and auction prizes. There will also be a diamond dip, a piece of jewellery white gold with diamonds worth £1800 donated by Andrew Strang of Designer Goldsmith.
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