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The Leader of the Labour Group in Brighton and Hove, Cllr Gill Mitchell, Labour member George Moody and the former Leader of the Council and Labour candidate for Brighton Kemp Town, Simon Burgess will join an ever growing list of celebrities on this year's, 10k Stonewall Equality Walk.

Cllr Gill Mitchell said,
“I’m really looking forward to the Equality Walk. It will be a good chance to work up a sweat, have some fun and support Stonewall’s Education Campaign to tackle homophobic bullying in schools. It will also be a great opportunity to celebrate what Stonewall has achieved for the LGBT community over its 20 years.”

The walker who raises the most sponsorship will receive a luxury weekend for two in Paris, including business-class travel on Eurostar, two nights stay in a luxury hotel and £250 spending money!

This year's walk starts from the Royal Pavilion Gardens on Sunday, May 3. Celebrity walkers include Amy Lamé, former Deputy Assistant Police Commissioner of the Met. and star of 'I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here', Brian Paddick, Mr Gay UK, Lola Lasagne and Dulcie Danger.

Simon Burgess, Labour’s candidate for Brighton Kemptown and Peacehaven said,
“This is my fourth walk and it is always a great event. I’m particularly pleased that the money raised will fund DVDs for local schools to help tackle bullying and discrimination.”

Walkers and their friends are invited to meet from midday for a pre-walk picnic. Then it’s on your toes for a warm-up with a difference before the 10km walk kicks off at 2pm.

Registration for the walk is just £10 (free for children under 12 when accompanied by an adult). Stonewall is encouraging all participants to bring along their families this year to enjoy the day.

Walkers receive a goodie bag, special commemorative T-shirt and a glass of bubbly or a soft drink for kids once they’ve crossed the finishing line at the end-of-walk party.

Last year’s Brighton Equality Walk raised more than £35,000.

The profits from this years walk will go towards funding a DVD of 'Fit', a play aimed at 11-14 year olds, that tackles the issue of homophobic bullying in schools. Stonewall want to send a copy of the DVD to every school in the country.

To register now go to:
www.equalitywalk.org.uk

or contact: The Equality Walk team on 020 7593 2294 or equalitywalk@stonewall.org.uk

For more information about Stonewall go to:
www.stonewall.org.uk