Kate and Gerry McCann 'positive' about Madeline

by Guest 06.05.12 20:50

The McCanns running in Liverpool today, there is a video of them being interviewed at the run on link below........................

Kate and Gerry McCann 'positive' about Madeline

by Ben Schofield- last updated Sun 6 May 2012UK

Kate and Gerry McCann after finishing their races in Liverpool's Sefton Park Photo: PA
The parents of missing youngster Madeline McCann have taken part in a charity run in Liverpool.

Both Gerry and Kate McCann, who is originally from Liverpool, ran wearing vests with their daughter's picture on - and bearing the slogan 'never give up'.

They joined the Liverpool Festival of Running in Sefton park and completed 10km courses.

After spending the week marking the fifth anniversary of Madeline's disappearance, they both said they have renewed hope of finding her.

Gerry told Granada Reports: "The most important thing is we're not, we don't feel like we're on our own.

"We feel the authorities, particularly the British authorities, the Metropolitan Police, really want to get to the bottom of it, and because of the leads which are worth investigating, I think is positive."

Madeline vanished on May 3, 2007, from the McCann's holiday villa in the Portuguese resort of Praia de Luz. She was about to celebrate her fourth birthday.

Explaining why the couple were in Liverpool, Kate added: "It's quite a poignant time of year for us so I planned to come see my mum and dad this weekend.

"One of my best friend's who does a lot of running and sport told me that the 10km was on.

"I thought it was a good opportunity to take part. I've always considered it, but it's never been the right time of year.

"But it's good to be here in Liverpool and we always get a load of support so I'm really grateful for that."
Kate McCann completing her race round Sefton Park, Liverpool Credit: PA
Both Kate and Gerry enjoyed running when they were younger.

They said today was as much about keeping the search for their daughter in the public eye as it was about having a normal family day out.

Gerry continued: "The support we've had in the North West has been fantastic. It's good to be here.

"The last couple of weeks, although it's five years on, it's actually been quite positive."
How Madeline could look, aged 9
To mark the fifth anniversary, the McCann's also issued a picture showing what Madeline may look like aged nine.

http://www.itv.com/news/granada/2012-05-06/kate-and-gerry-mccann-positive-about-finding-madeline/

by Shibboleth 06.05.12 21:12

So now they do not even remember how to spell her name?

by Guest 06.05.12 21:13

Shibboleth wrote:So now they do not even remember how to spell her name?

Yes, spelt wrongly at least 3 times!

by **PeterMac** 06.05.12 22:09

Why do they think she is in Liverpool ?
I assume this is part of the search ?

by Smokeandmirrors 06.05.12 22:33

PeterMac wrote:Why do they think she is in Liverpool ?
I assume this is part of the search ?

Doh...Peee-ter! Kate said it was a normal family day out and they get loads of support! 10km dash and no kids in sight, very normal as per the Mc's!

by tuom 06.05.12 22:42

Smokeandmirrors wrote:
PeterMac wrote:Why do they think she is in Liverpool ?
I assume this is part of the search ?

Doh...Peee-ter! Kate said it was a normal family day out and they get loads of support! 10km dash and no kids in sight, very normal as per the Mc's!

Good Lord ! and to think there are so many genuine people who have done that and other runs for deserving charities and these two steal the limelight yet again , it is now time for a glass of white and a ciggie , perhaps the white will help me move to the "other black and white universe" .......... on second thoughts I think I will stay where I am Kate and Gerry McCann 'positive' about Madeline 110921

Kate and Gerry McCann 'positive' about Madeline 110921

by russiandoll 06.05.12 22:45

It is a shame the journalist has been so sloppy with spelling Madeleine's name, if a memory issue I am surprised, the name has been in the press all last week. Very careless and not respectful.

by tuom 06.05.12 22:52

quote="russiandoll"]It is a shame the journalist has been so sloppy with spelling Madeleine's name, if a memory issue I am surprised, the name has been in the press all last week. Very careless and not respectful.
[/quote]

Kate and Gerry McCann 'positive' about Madeline 3711883763