Team Cox to run Médoc marathon

Friends and family of Michael Cox, Master of the Vintners, who died earlier this year, will run the Marathon du Médoc this weekend to raise money for drinks industry charities in his memory.

Peter Richards MW, David Cox and Lynne Cox

“Team Cox” consists of Michael’s wife Lynne, his twin brother David, husband and wife MW team Susie Barrie and Peter Richards, Eduardo Chadwick, Francisco Baettig and Andres Izquierdo of Viña Errazuriz, Alvaro Arriagada from Wines of Chile, Greg Sherwood MW and Vicky Thompson from Handford Wines and Richard Dare from Avery’s Wine Merchants.

Together the runners are aiming to raise as much money as possible for drinks trade charities The Benevolent, which supports those suffering from illness or unforeseen circumstances, and The Vintners’ Foundation, which helps those working to tackle alcohol misuse or provide alcohol education.

This year’s Marathon du Médoc takes place on 13 September, starting in Pauillac and has a theme of “countries of the world and their carnivals”.

So far the team have raised and impressive £13,127.95.

To make a donation visit justgiving.com/teams/teamcox