This Article is From Aug 29, 2013

Pamela Anderson to run New York marathon

Pamela Anderson to run New York marathon

Pamela Anderson wants to take up this physical challenge to show her dedication and support

Highlights

  • Former Baywatch star Pamela Anderson will be running in this year's New York City Marathon.
  • The 46-year-old Barb Wire star is currently in training for the big run after signing up to pound the streets of the Big Apple and raise funds for Sean Penn's J/P Haitian Relief Organisation, reported E! online.
  • "I've never taken on a physical challenge like this but I am willing to do something to show my dedication. It is incomparable to the struggle people (there) face. I didn't just want to be the kiss at the finish line. I wanted to do more and if I can raise USD 500,000, it is going to be a blessing to Haiti," Anderson said.
  • "I've been a supporter of JP from the early stages. In the last few years I have become more involved. If you go to Haiti, you fall in love. It is intoxicating."she added.
  • Anderson will join five Haitian marathon runners as part of J/P Hro's The Long Run for Haiti campaign - the athletes, Astrel Clovis, Petrus Cesarion, Jean Macksony, Bertine Laine, and Carline Lamour will all be making their first-ever visits to the United States when they take part in the marathon alongside the actress and model.
  • Penn set up the J/P Haitian Relief Organisation in the wake of an earthquake, which devastated the nation and left thousands homeless in 2010.
Los Angeles: Former Baywatch star Pamela Anderson will be running in this year's New York City Marathon.

The 46-year-old Barb Wire star is currently in training for the big run after signing up to pound the streets of the Big Apple and raise funds for Sean Penn's J/P Haitian Relief Organisation, reported E! online.

"I've never taken on a physical challenge like this but I am willing to do something to show my dedication. It isincomparable to the struggle people (there) face. I didn't just want to be the kiss at the finish line. I wanted to do more and if I can raise USD 500,000, it is going to be a blessing to Haiti," Anderson said.

"I've been a supporter of JP from the early stages. In the last few years I have become more involved. If you go to Haiti, you fall in love. It is intoxicating."she added.

Anderson will join five Haitian marathon runners as part of J/P Hro's The Long Run for Haiti campaign - the athletes,Astrel Clovis, Petrus Cesarion, Jean Macksony, Bertine Laine, and Carline Lamour will all be making their first-ever visits to the United States when they take part in the marathon alongside the actress and model.

Penn set up the J/P Haitian Relief Organisation in the wake of an earthquake, which devastated the nation and left thousands homeless in 2010.
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