A FUND-RAISER has appealed for volunteers to take part in a sponsored walk from Blackpool to Preston.

Gemma Garnett from Leyland has organised the event on Sunday July 27 to raise money for Red Rose Radio's Community Trust which helps boost the coffers of local charities.

She was hoping to get a 100 strong team to walk the route from the tower to Rock FM - but so far there are only 17!

Anyone who wants to join or sponsor the team - which includes Citizen reporter Chris Kershaw - can call Gemma on 01772-36935 or the newsdesk on 01772-255531.

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