STAFF from NEW College are trying to raise as much cash as possible for charity by competing in the Great North Run.

Paul Addis, Ollie Stokes and Craig Strong from the sports department will all be taking part in the run, which will see 54,000 people descend on Newcastle on September 18.

Mr Addis and Mr Stokes are looking to raise £1,300 for Bowel Cancer UK as Mr Addis’ father, Steve, was diagnosed with cancer in 2009 while Mr Strong is hoping to raise £500 for MENCAP.

For more information or to donate, visit justgiving.com/pauladdis0 and justgiving.com/Craig-Strong.