Charities
How you can help...
Raising much needed funds for worthy causes is a vital ingredient of the Bupa Great Run Series - last year our runners raised millions for a wide range of charities.
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Alzheimers Society Alzheimer's Society is Bupa's nominated charity for the 2010 Bupa Great Run series - working together to support people today and fund a cure for tomorrow. 1 in 3 people over 65 will die with dementia. We need your help. Join the Alzheimer's Society team today.
British Heart Foundation Every day, the British Heart Foundation saves lives, through funding groundbreaking research, by providing the vital information that helps people keep their own hearts healthy and through our support and care for patients and families. But to continue to save lives we need your help, because it's only by working together that we can beat heart disease.
Cancer Research UK Cancer Research UK is the world's leading charity dedicated to beating cancer through research. We support research into all aspects of cancer through the work of more than 4,500 scientists, doctors and nurses. We are funded entirely by the public so it’s only with your help we can work on finding new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.
Children with Leukaemia Contact Ben or Claire on 020 7404 0808
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We are dedicated to conquering Britain's most common childhood cancer through pioneering research, new treatments and support for leukaemic children and their families.
Cystic Fibrosis Trust Cystic Fibrosis is one of the UK's most common life-threatening inherited diseases affecting over 8,500 youngsters.
There is presently no cure.
We are funding ground-breaking clinical trials right now to replace the gene that causes CF with a healthy copy. This has the potential to save over 100,000 lives worldwide.
Run with Team CF and help us See Off CF.
Diabetes UK Take on the Challenge and Go the Extra Mile - join Team Diabetes UK at this year's Bupa Great North Run!
Help make a difference to the lives of the 2.6million people in the UK with the condition. Did you know that one person is diagnosed with diabetes every three minutes and three people die from its complications every hour? Help us raise money to fund vital research into finding a cure!
Guide Dogs Please join Team Guide Dogs and help us transform the lives of blind and partially-sighted people throughout the UK. The guide dogs service receives no government funding and depends entirely on public donations, so make your run count - we'll support you every step of the way.
Kidney Research UK Right now, the lives of over 3 million people in the UK are threatened by chronic kidney disease. Kidney Research UK needs your support to help us fund more research into better prevention, treatments and ultimately a cure. We rely on people like you to help us fund more research; please support us.
Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research Named after our bright yellow shirts, the Banana Army is about having fun whilst doing something extremely positive to help people with blood cancers. It doesn’t matter if you are new to the events or an experienced athlete – everyone is welcome & we’ll look after you making sure you have a great time! Since we began 50 years ago, Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research has been the leader in the field of blood cancer research and is passionately committed to saving lives.
Macmillan Cancer Support Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. We provide practical, medical, emotional and financial support and push for better cancer care. Cancer affects us all. We can all help. We are Macmillan. You can support our vital work by taking on one of the Great Runs
The Stroke Association Join The Stroke Association team and take up the challenge. You will be supported by our cheering squads and friendly staff.
Race alongside world-class athletes and take in a fantastic and memorable experience. Run for The Stroke Association and help all those affected by Stroke.
Anthony Nolan Every day Anthony Nolan saves the lives of people with leukaemia. We match them with remarkable people they have never met – people willing to donate their stem cells to save lives
Yorkshire Cancer Research YCR fund world class research into the causes and cures of cancer at 5 universities and associated teaching hospitals across Yorkshire. We rely considerably on events like Great North Run in order to continue to fund our vital research
RNLI The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. With no Government funding, our volunteer lifeboat crews and lifeguards rely on your support to rescue an average of 21 people every day. Run for the RNLI and show them your support!
MS Society The MS Society is the UK's largest charity for people affected by multiple sclerosis (MS).
British Red Cross The British Red Cross is a volunteer-led humanitarian organisation that helps people in crisis. We enable vulnerable people at home and overseas to prepare for and respond to emergencies, then we help people recover and move on with their lives.
Mind Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales working to improve the quality of life of people who experience mental or emotional distress.
Breast Cancer Campaign Breast Cancer Campaign's mission is to beat breast cancer by funding innovative world-class research to understand how breast cancer develops, leading to improved diagnosis, treatment, prevention and cure.
CAFOD CAFOD works to end poverty and make a just world, helping the poor regardless of race or religion and campaigning for a fairer world. We respond to emergencies, promote long-term development and raise public awareness of the causes of poverty.
Breast Cancer Care Breast Cancer Care is here for anyone affected by
breast cancer. We bring people together, provide
information, support, and campaign for improved
standards of care. Visit www.breastcancercare.org.uk or call the sporting team on 0845 092 0804.
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. Join the Daffodil Team today if you already have a place or apply for a charity place.
CLIC Sargent Run for children with cancer. Every day 10 children are diagnosed with cancer,and at the moment we can only help two out of three families. That's why we need you. We'll be there every step of the way to make sure you have the time of your life!
The Prostate Cancer Charity Prostate cancer kills one man every hour in the UK.The Prostate Cancer Charity is fighting prostate cancer on every front through research, support, information, and campaigning. Our Helpline is staffed by prostate cancer specialist nurses.
Asthma UK Asthma UK is dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the 5.4 million people with asthma in the UK. We fund vital research into the causes and treatment of asthma, educational materials and essential services including our Adviceline.
Butterwick Hospice Care Established in 1984 Butterwick Hospice Care provides unparalleled professional loving care and support to adults and children with life limiting and life-threatening illnesses. Join the Butterwick 2010 team!
NSPCC We're here to end cruelty to children by fighting for their rights, listening to them, helping them when they need us and making them safe. We provide services such as ChildLine and our Helpline for concerned adults to provide support.
Get Kids Going! Get Kids Going! gives sports wheelchairs
& sports grants to disabled children so they can
participate in disabled sports. The difference it makes
to a disabled child to be able to play sport is amazing!
Help us turn their dreams into reality.
Epilepsy Research UK We aim to substantially increase the funding available for research into the causes, treatment and prevention of epilepsy.
Scope Scope is a leading disability charity, who support disabled people and their families.
Mencap Mencap is the voice of learning disability
Barnardo's Barnardo's is turning children's lives around. Growing up can be very hard for them but you can help us to make a difference.
The Children's Society The Children's Society is a leading children's charity committed to making childhood better for all children in the UK.
Breakthrough Breast Cancer Breakthrough Breast Cancer is a pioneering charity dedicated to saving lives through research, campaigning and education.
Bowel Cancer UK Someone dies of bowel cancer every 30 minutes. Make a difference and run the Great North Run for Bowel Cancer UK.
Shelter Shelter, the housing and homelessness charity, works to alleviate the distress caused by homelessness and bad housing.
The National Autistic Society The National Autistic Society exists to champion the rights and interests of over half a million people with autism.
Christian Aid Christian Aid works to eradicate poverty because we believe that it's an outrage against humanity.
Percy Hedley Foundation Percy Hedley Foundation helps children & adults with complex disabilities and their families in the North East and beyond.
Leukaemia CARE Leukaemia CARE provides vital care and support services to all those afected by blood and lymphatic cancer.
Leonard Cheshire Disability Leonard Cheshire Disability exists to change attitudes to disability and to serve disabled people around the world.
The Meningitis Trust The Meningitis Trust helps around 20,000 people each year through its unique range of professional services and support.
Age UK We will help people enjoy a better later life by providing life-enhancing services and vital support.
Action Medical Research Run for Action Medical Research and help us create a brighter future for many sick and disabled children.
Children's Heart Unit Fund CHUF raise funds to purchase equipment etc for the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit at the Freeman Hospital Newcastle upon Tyne
Zoë's Place Baby Hospice Providing care for babies with life limiting or terminal illnesses,special and complex needs in a home from home environment.
Beating Bowel Cancer The leading UK Charity for bowel cancer patients working hard to raise the awareness of the UK's 2nd biggest cancer killer.
St John Ambulance Join Team St John and help us continue to ensure no one suffers from a lack of first aiders, run for us and help save lives!
Epilepsy Action Epilepsy Action aims to improve the quality of life and promote the interests of the UK's 456,000 people living with epilepsy
The Christie The Christie, Manchester is one of the largest cancer treatment centres in Europe, treating around 40,000 patients each year.
Hearing Dogs for Deaf People We train dogs to respond to sounds which people who hear take for granted - phone, alarm clock, doorbell, smoke alarm.
Help the Hospices Help the Hospices is the leading charity supporting hospice care throughout the UK.
RNID RNID is the
charity providing
advice and support for the 9
million people who are deaf
and hard of hearing
in the UK.
Meningitis Uk Meningitis UK's sole focus is on prevention and funding lifesaving research to eradicate all forms of meningitis.
Walk The Walk Walk the Walk is a dymanic charity that is dedicated to raising money and awareness for vital breast cancer charities.
British Lung Foundation The British Lung Foundation is the only UK charity working for everyone affected by lung disease.
Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres Maggie's is a cancer charity that provides free emotional and practical support to anyone who has been affected by cancer.