23/04/2009
NEWS STORY
Brands Hatch has joined forces with the military charity Help for Heroes to help raise money at A1GP Brands Hatch, this May Bank Holiday weekend (1 - 3 May).
Help for Heroes was founded in 2007 to offer support to servicemen and women injured in the current conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan. The charity has worked on some major projects, including a fundraising single with ITV's 'X Factor', and soldiers representing Help for Heroes will be collecting donations at Brands Hatch during the UK round of the A1GP World Cup of Motorsport next weekend.
In celebration of its partnership with A1GP, Help for Heroes will also be providing an array of military-themed entertainment at Brands Hatch. On race day (Sunday 3 May), the series' opening ceremony will feature performances from the Royal British Legion Youth Band Brentwood, the Red Devils parachute display team and the Tristar Twirlers majorette troupe. The White Helmets motorcycle display team will also be performing on race day, and there will be a display of military tanks and artillery as well.
Bryn Parry, co-founder and chief executive of Help for Heroes, said: "I am just staggered and delighted by the number of people who are 'doing their bit' to support our wounded heroes. People all across the UK are doing something to raise money to support our servicemen and women. This initiative by the motor racing world will be a fantastic contribution and will make a great difference. We may not be able to prevent our boys and girls being wounded but by joining with Help for Heroes you too can do your bit to help them get better. Thank you."
For more details on Help for Heroes, click here