Run for Charity

Raising money for charity is a big part of the Simplyhealth Great Birmingham 10K experience for many runners.
You may be able to run for a charity by agreeing to raise sponsorship money.
Take a look at the page below for more information on individual organisations.

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Charity Prospectus

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Mind
We’re Mind, the mental health charity. We believe no one should have to face a mental health problem alone. We’re here for you. Today. Now. Whether you’re stressed, depressed or in crisis. We’ll listen, give support and advice, and fight your corner.
We are delighted Mind has been chosen as the official charity partner for the Simplyhealth Great Run Series 2018. We know the positive impact physical activity can have on mental wellbeing so this partnership is a natural fit and will help us to reach a point where anyone with a mental health problem feels able to ask for, and access, the help they need.
Money raised will fund our vital work including our Mind Infoline, information and advice services, and our campaigning to secure a better deal for the one in four of us who experience a mental health problem every year.

Cancer Research UK
Join forces with the team that will get you to the finish line. We’re the only ones fighting over 200 cancer . Our life-saving work is funded entirely by the generosity of our supporters, so every step we make towards beating cancer relies on every pound, and every runner. One in two people now survive cancer. Together we’ve achieved so much, but we won’t stop until we’ve beaten it altogether. Join the team today and we will beat cancer sooner.

10,000 Lives
The 10,000 lives appeal will create and celebrate life-changing opportunities for 10,000 young people (11 – 25 year olds) across the West Midlands. Through the support of donors and volunteers, we will raise aspirations in 11-18 year olds, develop confident and employable students and support new graduates as they start their post-University life.

Birmingham Children's Hospital Charity
It's our mission to raise the vital funds needed to make a real difference to all who use our hospital's services, offering them the best experience possible. It is only through the kindness, generosity and hard work of our supporters raising these vital funds for our charity that we are able to do more and more every year to take us closer to achieving our vision to provide the best possible facilities and environment at Birmingham Children's Hospital, for our exceptional patients and young people. bch.org.uk

Birmingham St Mary's Hospice
Birmingham St Mary's Hospice offers a range of end of life care services in a number of settings. We welcome individuals, families, partners and carers from our diverse population across Birmingham and Sandwell. Most care is provided in people's homes, or community locations close by, in addition to progressive inpatient and day services at the Hospice. We aim to provide a future where the best experience of living to everyone leading up to and at the end of life. 0121 472 1191

Birmingham Women's Hospital Charity
Birmingham Women's Hospital Charity is an umbrella organisation, which incorporates over different trust funds related to different areas of the hospital, including our Tiny Babies, Big Appeal. Our vision is to ensure that Birmingham Women's Hospital always offers the best possible patient care and medical treatment. However, we cannot do this without your help! Any donation, no matter how big or small, will make a difference.

Macmillan Cancer Support
Run with Team Macmillan in this beautiful half marathon for a unique experience, with the best on-the-day support and an amazing reason to run. With each step you take you'll be helping us to make sure that no one faces cancer alone. With almost one in two of us getting cancer as some point in our lives, your support really is more important than ever.

Foundation DB
Wolves captain Danny Batth's Foundation supports young homeless people; educates young people from disadvantaged backgrounds through sport; protects vulnerable girls in India from child marriage.