The NSPCC charity is pleased to welcome celebrity chef Tony Tobin to their team of runners who are signed up for the Virgin London Marathon, which takes place on Sunday 25th April 2010. It is hoped that almost £1m will be raised for the Child’s Voice Appeal through this marathon, which will add extra meaning for the competitors as they battle the gruelling 26.2mile run. Having just managed to wheeze myself over the finishing line for the Cancer Research 1oK run, I don’t envy them!
This run is part of the NSPCC’s aim to raise £50 million to help maintain and grow their phone and internet counselling. Tony, who is appealing for other people to join the charity’s team and help fundraise for the NSPCC, said –
I am delighted to be part of teamGO for 2010’s London Marathon and fully support the NSPCC’s plans to extend both their vital ChildLine service and their Helpline for adults who are concerned about a child. Deciding to set a personal challenge and fundraise is no easy task, however I believe that taking that step and knowing you are doing it to support others certainly drives you forward and makes you determined to achieve your goals. The incentive of being part of teamGO is knowing that the vital funds you raise will benefit vulnerable children and young people and I hope more people will join our team.
By joining the NSPCC London Marathon fundraising team, teamGO, you will receive –
- Sponsorship forms
- Training advice
- Running vest
- Training day
- Newsletters and updates
- Post race reception
NSPCC fundraiser, Sarah Foster, said –
Taking part in the London Marathon is a great event with an incredible atmosphere. Sadly, a third of children who call ChildLine can’t get through to talk to someone. By raising money at this event you will be helping answer many more children’s cries for help so that no voice goes unheard. Please help us by pulling on your trainers, donning your fundraising cap and helping to bring in the pounds for the NSPCC.
So why not join the NSPCC team this year and help raise much needed funds for this worthwhile charity. If you’re already taking part this is a great way to motivate yourself, and if you’re thinking of taking part it’s a great way to get fit into 2010 and beyond.
To find out more, call Sarah Foster on 020 7825 2621 or email gorunning@nspcc.org.uk
Help the NSPCC today
The NSPCC help thousands of children each year, and with your donations they can endeavour to answer more calls from children who struggle to get through on their busy phone lines.
The NSPCC childrens charity are eager to raise £50million to help expand their UK services and recruit nearly two thousand volunteers. By donating to the NSPCC you can help stop atrocities happening to children.
