SnitchSeeker.com - Video: Matthew Lewis taking part in BUPA Great North Run 2013 for Leeds Rugby Foundation

Matthew Lewis will be taking part in the BUPA Great North Run 2013 on September 15th from Newcastle, UK to the town of South Shields, to raise money for his organisation, the Leeds Rugby Foundation, of which he is Vice President. Matthew's donation page can be found here, and a bit more about the run and foundation can be read below.

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Leeds Rugby Foundation is Leeds Rugby's official charity that delivers projects in the heart of the community. Harnessing the power of sport to make a lasting, positive impact on individuals' lives. As Leeds Rugby's charity we have an amazing opportunity to truly change lives through sport.

As part of the run, the Harry Potter actor spoke to some local press and even answered a few fan questions over the weekend via the Leeds Ruby Foundation's official Twitter. Highlights from those sessions are here.

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/MarielLindeloef">@MarielLindeloef</a> Got to be able to hold a conversation and laugh at my jokes. All of them. Ha, I've decided I'd definitely be in Gryffindor</p>— LeedsRugbyFoundation (@RugbyLeeds) <a href="https://twitter.com/RugbyLeeds/statuses/377074294267707392">September 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/ilovehelenabc">@ilovehelenabc</a> I haven't watched the films since they first came out so I'd have to say I prefer the books.</p>— LeedsRugbyFoundation (@RugbyLeeds) <a href="https://twitter.com/RugbyLeeds/statuses/377073138653069312">September 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/ilovehelenabc">@ilovehelenabc</a> Played cricket with a load of the lads just yesterday!</p>— LeedsRugbyFoundation (@RugbyLeeds) <a href="https://twitter.com/RugbyLeeds/statuses/377072192241946625">September 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p><a href="https://twitter.com/BurcuOeztas">@BurcuOeztas</a> I'm pretty busy until end of year but nothing I can talk about just yet. Sorry! Film called "The Rise" out September 20th tho.</p>— LeedsRugbyFoundation (@RugbyLeeds) <a href="https://twitter.com/RugbyLeeds/statuses/377070634435493888">September 9, 2013</a></blockquote>
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Harry Potter star Matt Lewis and Leeds Rhinos Legend Barrie McDermott will be leading a team of runners to take on this challenge to support a cause that is very close to their hearts. Matt is a Vice President of the charity and Barrie works with the Foundation through his role at Leeds Rhinos. Both guys have offered their support to the charity to help the children and adults have access to life changing opportunities that will allow them to achieve what they want to out of life. By sponsoring the team you will be helping Leeds Rugby Foundation change even more lives through sport.