Jesus of Nazareth and Holby City star Robert Powell will return to his birthplace on Saturday 10 May as a VIP guest at the 37th Two Cities Boat Race - the annual Salford v Manchester University rowing contest.
The distinguished Salford-born actor has supported the boat race over the past couple of years, and the involvement of official charity SPARKS, of which he is vice-president.
Robert said: "I'm looking forward to attending the big race on the day itself this year, but I'm keeping it secret which of my home city universities I'll be cheering for. Let's just say that I hope the best crew on the day pull it off, and that there's a huge crowd to enjoy the fun and raise as much money as possible for SPARKS' medical research mission.
"I'm also delighted that the very important research project into pre-eclampisa that SPARKS is funding in Manchester is making significant progress."
The Two Cities Boat Race will see both university rowing clubs going head to head along the River Irwell on Saturday 10 May 2008 - with thousands of spectators lining the banks of Salford Quays to watch the fiercely contested races.
An honorary graduate of the University of Salford and graduate of Manchester, Robert Powell also spoke of his pleasure at supporting both institutions, as well as the official charity. He said: "I have close links with both universities and SPARKS is a charity that is extremely important to me. The money raised will make an invaluable contribution to medical research, helping to give children the best start in life. I am delighted to be a part of this fantastic event."
Admission to the Two Cities Boat Race is free.
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Notes to Editors
For more information on the event go to www.twocitiesboatrace.co.uk
For information on SPARKS go to www.sparks.org.uk
This year's boat race is sponsored by Sports Tours International www.sportstoursinternational.co.uk/
For further information or photographs contact:
Jamie Brown
Communications Officer
The University of Salford
Room 113, Faraday House
Salford, Greater Manchester
M5 4WT, UK
T +44 (0)161 295 5361
j.brown@salford.ac.uk
(Via www.salford.ac.uk)
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