Our Charity Partners

The Stroke Association

Act F.A.S.T. outrun stroke. Every year an estimated 150,000 people in the UK have a stroke. Of all people who suffer from a stroke, about a third are likely to die within the first 10 days, about a third are likely to make a recovery within one month and about a third are likely to be left disabled and needing rehabilitation. Stroke has a greater disability impact than any other medical condition. Help us beat stroke by taking part in one of our running events.

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Breakthrough Breast Cancer

Breakthrough Breast Cancer is a pioneering charity dedicated to the prevention, treatment and ultimate eradication of breast cancer. We fight on three fronts: research, campaigning and education. Our aim is to bring together the best minds and rally the support of all those whose lives have been, or may one day be, affected by the disease. The result will save lives and change futures – by removing the fear of breast cancer for good. For more information about Breakthrough or the work that we do, please call 020 7025 2422 or email running@breakthrough.org.uk

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Marie Curie Cancer Care

Make it your year to take on a challenge for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Be part of an amazing team and help more people with cancer and other terminal illnesses. Take on a 5k, 10k or one of the world's great marathons with us and we’ll support you all the way. As soon as you sign up you’ll get an exclusive Nike Dri-Fit running vest – that’s been designed to keep you cool during your training and race. To sign up to run for us visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/run2010 or call 08700 340 040.

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Guide Dogs

Guide Dogs provides life-transforming freedom, independence and mobility to thousands of blind and partially-sighted people throughout the UK. We receive no government funding and depend entirely on voluntary donations to provide our services. Join Team Guide Dogs at a whole host of exciting running events, from our annual Guide Dogs Fun Run to the London and New York Marathons. We'll provide you with support every step of the way, from a dedicated training plan and technical running top, to information on just how your support is helping Guide Dogs. For more information on how to join our team visit www.guidedogs.org.uk/events, email events@guidedogs.org.uk or call the Events Team on 0845 600 6787

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Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan Cancer Support is dedicated to improving the lives of people affected by cancer. We provide practical, medical, emotional and financial support and push for better cancer care. There are now two million people – nearly double the previous estimate of 1.2 million – living with, and after, cancer. 99% of our work is funded by voluntary donations, which is why we need your help to continue raising valuable funds to support Macmillan's work. Together, we can make a difference. Here at Team Macmillan we understand what it takes to train for and complete a running event whatever the distance. Our huge support network will be there for you every step of the way, while you raise money to change the lives of people affected by cancer across the UK. We'll provide you with lots of fundraising advice, training and nutritional tips, and we'll be there on the day to cheer you around the course! So, put on your running shoes and take part in the challenge of a lifetime! For more information, simply visit www.macmillan.org.uk/running, email running@macmillan.org.uk or call 020 7840 7878. We look forward to welcoming you to the team.

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Whizz Kidz

Whizz-Kidz is a dynamic charity all about giving disabled children and young people the independence to enjoy an active childhood - at home, at school and at play. By providing them with customised mobility equipment, training, advice and life skills, we actually give them something much more important; the independence to be themselves. We make an immediate and life changing difference to their lives and their families. We are virtually 100% reliant on voluntary funds so we urgently need your support to enable as many young people as possible to lead an active childhood. Join Team Whizz-Kidz and benefit from our legendary runner support package. Your steps will help a disabled child take theirs. We have places in New York, London, Berlin, Paris and many more! To find out more email events@whizz-kidz.org.uk , call 020 7233 9696 or visit our website now. We look forward to hearing from you.

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The National Autistic Society

The National Autistic Society is the UK's leading charity for people affected by autism. Over 500,000 people in the UK have autism. Together with their families they make up over two million people whose lives are touched by autism every single day. Despite this, autism is still relatively unknown and misunderstood. Which means that many of these two million people get nothing like the level of help, support and understanding they need. Together, we are going to change this.

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Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland

Dust off your trainers and join our team of happy feet running fundraisers. Whether you run or jog, you will benefit from an individually tailored services from our team, including a wide range of training plans and advice as well as health and nutrition guidance for optimum performance. We'll also be on hand to provide you with fundraising support, advice and any materials needed. On the day we will provide fun for the family with face painters and balloons for the children and adults alike as well as massueses to ease the aches and pains. 1000s of events We have detailed fixture lists for the UK and abroad and a huge variety one-mile trots and 5K fun runs to hill running and orienteering or marathons and ultras.

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Scope

Scope is the disability organisation in England and Wales whose focus is people with cerebral palsy. Our aim is that disabled people achieve equality: a society in which they are as valued and have the same human and civil rights as everyone else.

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British Heart Foundation

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is dedicated to saving lives every day; through pioneering research, caring for patients and families, campaigning for change and providing vital information to help people care for their own heart health. Whether you know someone who has been affected by heart problems or you just want to put your running shoes on for a great cause, your heart will tell you that there is no one better to run for than the UK's number one heart charity! Join our BHF Heart Runners Team and help us win the race against heart disease. To find out more visit www.bhf.org.uk, or contact heartrunners@bhf.org.uk.

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Latest Charity News

• 01/03/10: Whizz Kidz The disabled children's charity has a handful of places left in the EDINBURGH MARATHON in May and we'd love to have you on the team. Email events@whizz-kidz.org.uk or call 0207 233 9696 for more information.
• 24/02/10: Marie Curie Cancer Care Run with the Daffodil Team in this year's Virgin London Marathon.
  If you have a place and need some last minute training tips, find other running buddies sign up today by calling 08700 340 040. Not only do you get an exclusive Nike running vest - designed by the european pro-running team, Your invited back to the post race reception where you can enjoy rereshments and a massage. Be part of an amazing team - Marie Curie Cancer Care.
• 05/02/10: The National Autistic Society Ever fancied yourself as a Super Hero, well look no further! We have places in both the London Super Hero 5k race (13th June) and the Manchester Super Hero 5k race (26th September), reg fee is £20 and minimum sponsorship is £100, get in touch now for further details. The NAS also has places available in the Bupa London 10,000 (May 31st). Please visit www.autism.org.uk/running or contact the Events team on 08450 509 001.
• 22/01/10: Scope Last few Gold Bond London Marathon places remaining! Run and raise money for Scope! Call us now on 020 7619 7270 or email events@scope.org.uk
• 08/01/10: Breakthrough Breast Cancer We still have places avaliable in the first ever Brighton Marathon! To secure your place in this fantastic new event contact running@breakthrough.org.uk For more places in other exciting events like this one, visit www.breakthrough.org.uk/running
• 28/07/09: Guide Dogs The first Brighton Marathon will be taking place on 18 April 2010. Guide Dogs is delighted to be nominated as official charity partner of this inaugural and much anticipated event, and we want you on our team! The route will take in the city centre and panoramic views where the South Downs meet the English Channel. The first 100 people to register will receive a VIP guaranteed entry including free car parking, free Park and Ride to the start and an invitation to a pre-race training evening with a celebrity runner. To sign-up, visit www.guidedogs.org.uk/brighton or contact the Events Team on 0845 600 6787.
• 08/06/09: Macmillan Cancer Support Two great challenges – real, Berlin Marathon or the ING New York Marathon, one great reason – Macmillan Cancer Support! Join Team Macmillan this Autumn for a marathon of a lifetime and help people affected by cancer. We'll support you every step of the way ensuring you have a successful and memorable marathon day. For more information please visit macmillan.org.uk/running or email berlinmarathon@macmillian.org.uk or newyorkmarathon@macmillan.org.uk or call 020 7840 7878. We look forward to welcoming you to the team!
• 07/04/09: British Heart Foundation A mass NHS programme of health checks for over-40s in England will be launched this week, offering 5-yearly blood pressure, weight and cholesterol checks alongside lifestyle advice. Betty McBride, Director of Policy and communications at the British Heart Foundation, said: "We urge people to grab this check-up with both hands if it comes their way. Don’t let the first time you realise you have heart disease be at the start of a 999 call."