FAVOURABLE odds have been given that Nuneaton’s Member of Parliament will complete an arduous walking challenge.
Marcus Jones MP met with representatives from Ladbrokes to discuss his involvement in the Nuneaton Rotary Walk for the Mary Ann Evans Hospice which goes ahead this Sunday.
The MP is to take on the massive 21 mile trek this weekend around Nuneaton.
Ladbrokes have given him attractive odds of 3/1 to complete the challenge in under seven hours.
The betting firm has given Mr Jones a £50 charity bet, which he now hopes to convert into £200 if he is successful.
He said: “I am really looking forward to be joining the Rotary Walk and to raising money for Mary Ann Evans Hospice.
“In addition to the traditional sponsorship that people have been kind enough to pledge, it’s fantastic to have received this support from Ladbrokes, although I am not sure if the odds are a little bit optimistic!”
Organised by Rotary Club of Nuneaton there is a number of walks for people to get involved in. There is the 21 mile walk, which Marcus Jones is taking part in.
This takes in footpaths and bridleways around the town.
It is divided into different sections with marshalling stations along the route.
There are also three other routes of three, six and eight miles that people can take part in and still swell the coffers of the Mary Ann Evans Hospice.
Over the years the Rotary Walk has managed to raise a stagger ing £110,000 for a number of good causes.
A registration fee of £2.50 is charged if people get involved before the day or £3 id they turn up at the beginning of the walk.
Anyone who would like more information about the event or to register they can email Csm342@aol.com or contact Christ Mountford on 024 7632 9392.
Marcus Jones will be setting off from Sandon Park at 8.30am on Sunday and anyone who would like to sponsor him should visit his Just Giving websi te at http://www.justgiving.com/Marcus-Jones-MP
