Bradford boxer Bobby Vanzie is roping in runners for a charity fun run to raise money for the Marie Curie hospice.

Bobby, nicknamed The Viper, is to take part in the two-mile challenge at the Richard Dunn sports centre with his family on Sunday, September 8.

Bobby is pictured with his daughters Kenya, three, left, and Lakeisha, five in training for the event.

He hopes other fundraisers will join him on the start line at 10.30am for the sponsored run which is open to children and adults.

"I have supported the hospice since building work started on it and I know the importance of raising money to maintain it," he said.

The hospice, off Leeds Road in Bradford, opened 12 months ago and costs £1million annually to run. Brian Curran, Marie Curie fundraiser, has more information on (01274) 337034.