FOOTBALL manager Harry Redknapp and his wife Sandra have urged people to pull on their trainers and help a charity take vital steps towards finding a cure for leukaemia.

The Spurs boss, who lives at Sandbanks, said he hopes to personally see people in Dorset for the annual walking event.

Southampton-based Leukaemia Busters have revealed details of the high-profile event which sees hundreds enjoy the great outdoors while helping a vital cause.

The charity hopes to eradicate the devastating disease that targets thousands of youngsters every year and it wants walkers and runners to sign up to the breathtaking trip on June 23, which promises to be a walk to remember.

Harry, said: “Sandra and I have been happily associated with Leukaemia Busters for many years and we know just how important their life-saving research work really is. That’s why we always back them to the hilt.

“Do register and come along to the Purbeck Odyssey walks and you’ll also be helping to save young lives.

“Hope to see you there.”

People of all ages including families can choose distances ranging from a two-mile stroll around historic Corfe Castle, to a heart-pumping 30-mile One Step Beyond Challenge, which runs the length and breadth of the Isle of Purbeck.

The charity said it hopes to raise thousands of pounds for research into safer and more effective treatments for children with leukaemia.

Leukaemia Busters was founded by doctors David and Bee Flavell in 1989 at Southampton General Hospital after they tragically lost their son to the disease at the age of 10.

Ironically, they had been carrying out research and making antibodies against leukaemia cells in their laboratories at the hospital prior to Simon’s diagnosis.

David said: “Come and enjoy some of the most spectacular scenery along the south coast and at the same time help us raise money for our life saving research. What could be better?”

www.purbeckodyssey.org to get more information and book your place.