City join forces with UBSport

Birmingham City Football Club have jumped at the chance to pledge their support to the Corporate Relay Challenge 2010, a fundraising race which has been launched in aid of military patients treated at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham (QEHB) and to develop budding Olympic and Paralympic athletes. The Premier League club are always willing to back events that compliment the UK's second city, particularly where campaigns such as the QEHB Charity's 'Build a home for the Brave' and the University of Birmingham Sport (UBSport) sport's scholarship scheme are involved. Blues striker Kevin Phillips said: 'Although I unfortunately can not be there on the day, I didn't have to think twice to supporting the Corporate Relay Challenge and I urge teams to sign up for it now. 'It is vitally important to support our brave troops and that doesn't just include those that are out serving their country in war zones. In 'Building a home for the Brave', the Queen Elizabeth Hospital have set up a campaign that goes to show that their bravery will always be appreciated. 'As for the University of Birmingham's sports scholarships, anything that will help to bring out the potential in this country's rising stars should be applauded, especially with London 2012 fast approaching.' The Corporate Relay Challenge 2010 will take place this year on Wednesday, September 22, in Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham. Registration starts at 5pm with the first race at 6pm.