Batley supermarket managing director and staff in 16-mile charity event for Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice

Hamza Hussain, the managing director of Abu Bakr Supermarket, is set to lead the challenging run and walk alongside staff members, boxers and members of the public in April.

The journey will start at the Abu Bakr Supermarket in Leeds, passing through Hyde Park and Kirkstall, before continuing onto the Batley store off Mayman Lane. It will then finish at the Forget Me Not Children’s Hospice in Huddersfield.

The event will raise money for the charity, which supports children with life-shortening conditions and their families across West Yorkshire.

Hamza said: “As a business and as a community, we wanted to do something that truly makes a difference.

“Supporting the Forget Me Not Hospice is close to my heart, and this 16-mile journey gives us a chance to bring people together, raise awareness, and contribute to the incredible work they do for children and families every day.

“We would also like to thank Forget Me Not’s Community Engagement Officer, Masood Ahmed, who is a fantastic ambassador for the charity, and is a pleasure to work with, thanks to his endearing form of boyish enthusiasm and caring demeanour.”

Members of the public are encouraged to partake in the event and support the cause with donations.

For more information or to donate, please visit https://gofund.me/953d27cd5