Actor Bruno Langley, known to millions for his role as gay Todd Grimshaw in Coronation Street, will be taking his place at the starting line-up of the BUPA Great Manchester Run

Actor Bruno Langley, known to millions for his role as gay Todd Grimshaw in Coronation Street, will be taking his place at the starting line-up of the BUPA Great Manchester Run on 15 May.

He will be running in aid of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.

Bruno, who returns to our screens in the popular ITV1 soap at Easter, is also performing nightly in the stage production of Calendar Girls.

The young actor is encouraging those yet to sign up, and those already with their places secured in this year’s popular 10km road race, to consider supporting the RNLI whose volunteer lifeboat crews rescued 8,313 people and whose lifeguards assisted 18,775 people in 2010.

Bruno, who ran the BUPA Great Manchester Run in 2008 in aid of the RNLI, says: "I really admire those who have a real commitment to helping people who get into trouble at sea or while making the most of the UK’s beaches. It’s often taken for granted that RNLI lifeboat crews and lifeguards will be there if something does go wrong but not everyone remembers that the RNLI is a charity.

"The RNLI is reliant on voluntary donations to continue its lifesaving work so I’m happy to commit some of my time to help raise awareness that you can run for this fantastic charity and take part in a brilliant Manchester event at the same time."

The RNLI still has places available for this year’s BUPA Great Manchester Run, which takes place on Sunday 15 May.

RNLI Events Manager, Lisa Rutter said: "As one of the largest 10km road races in the UK, the run is a great opportunity for people to see the city while testing their fitness.

"We’re expecting to have more than 100 runners as part of Team RNLI and we’re delighted that Bruno is helping us raise the profile of the charity as well as taking part. I would encourage you to join him as part of our team and help RNLI lifeboat crews and lifeguards to save lives."

Registration for the BUPA Great Manchester Run is £30 and runners are asked to raise a minimum of £150 sponsorship which will help RNLI volunteer lifeboat crews and RNLI lifeguards continue their lifesaving work.

To enter, log onto www.rnli.org.uk/events.
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