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If you would like to run in this amazing event and raise money for worthy causes at the same time, simply choose a charity from the list below and send them an email confirming that you wish to run for them. You will receive a response soon after this.

Raising money for your favourite charity while running one of the greatest marathons on earth – what a combination!

Multiple Sclerosis Society Contact the Marathons Hotline on 0870 2413565 click the logo for more information MS is the most common disabling neurological condition affecting young adults. Around 85,000 people in the UK have MS. The MS Society is the UK's largest charity dedicated to supporting everyone whose life is touched by MS.

Royal National Lifeboat Institution Contact Team RNLI on 020 7839 3369 click the logo for more information Run for the RNLI to help save lives at sea. Guaranteed places available.

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) Contact Challenge Events Team on 020 7713 2037 click the logo for more information Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) is the only charitable organisation in the world with the primary objective of finding the cure for type 1 diabetes and its complications. JDRF raises money to drive world-class research to prevent, treat and cure type 1 diabetes and its serious and debilitating complications.

Maggie's Cancer Caring Centres Contact Shivonne on 0845 602 4324 click the logo for more information Maggie's Centres are places of sanctuary amidst the turmoil of a diagnosis of cancer. Maggie's key commodity is time - time to listen, time to talk, time to realise you're not alone.

Cancer Research UK Contact The Events Team on 0870 162 1622 click the logo for more information Cancer Research UK is the world's leading charity dedicated to research on the causes, treatment and prevention of cancer.

The Children's Trust Contact Ceri Owens on 01737 365 017, click the logo for more information The Trust provides care, therapy, education and rehabilitation for children with multiple disabilities and complex health needs from all over the UK.

Cystic Fibrosis Trust Contact The Events Team on 0845 859 1100 click the logo for more information Cystic Fibrosis is the UK's most common life-threatening inherited disease affecting over 8,000 youngsters. Run with Team CF to help us see off cf.

Spinal Injuries Association Contact Claire Robinson on 0845 071 4350 click the logo for more information Today, approximately three people will be paralysed by spinal cord injury. Joining TeamSIA helps ensure they receive vital, lifelong, services while you enjoy dedicated support every step of the way.

Mind Contact The Events Team on 0871 872 1144 click the logo for more information Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. We work to create a better life for the 1 in 4 people who experience mental distress.

Barnardo's Contact The Events Team on 020 8498 7408 click the logo for more information Turn those miles into Children's Smiles and help give children back their future.

The Prostate Cancer Charity Contact on 0208 222 7632 / or 0208 222 click the logo for more information Every hour one man dies of prostate cancer, the most common form of cancer in men. The Prostate Cancer Charity funds medical research, raises awareness and provides support, information and specialist prostate cancer nurses. Men need our help. Run for us and help save men's lives.

Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) Contact the Events team on 0845 345 0054 click the logo for more information National UK charity providing a good range of information for blind or partially sighted people

NSPCC Contact the Running Events Team on 0207 825 2621 click the logo for more information

Childrens Society Contact The Events Team on 0845 300 1128 click the logo for more information

CLIC Sargent - Caring for Children with Cancer Contact the Running Team on 0845 602 4770 click the logo for more information

DEMAND - Design & Manufacture for Disability Contact Lesley McGinty on 01923 682400 click the logo for more information

Sue Ryder Care Contact The Events Team on 020 7400 0633 click the logo for more information

World Cancer Research Fund UK Contact Natalie Tarrant on 020 7343 4279 click the logo for more information

North West Air Ambulance (NWAA) Contact Ian on 0151 547 7830 click the logo for more information

Army Benevolent Fund Contact Sarah Coleman-Meyer, Events Co-ordinator on 0845 873 7156 click the logo for more information

Meningitis Research Foundation Contact Events Team on 01454 281 814 click the logo for more information

Orchid - fighting male cancerContact the Events Team on 020 7600 1155 click the logo for more information

Action for Children Contact the Action for Children Supporter Helpline on 0845 7 626 579 click the logo for more information

St Christopher's Hospice Contact Louisa Hitchen on 020 8768 4570 click the logo for more information

Shelter Contact the Running Events Team on 0844 515 1190 click the logo for more information

Action Medical Research Contact Matt Buck on 01403 327442 click the logo for more information

Greenhouse Schools Project Limited Contact James Willcox-Jones on 020 7603 5111 click the logo for more information

Mental Health Foundation Contact the Running Events Team on 0844 515 1190 click the logo for more information

Hope and Homes for Children Contact Events Team on 01722 790 111 click the logo for more information

The Children's Society Please contact Events Team on 0845 300 1128 click the logo for more information

Myeloma UK Contact Lorna Cunningham (Runs, Walks and Active Events Manager) on 0131 557 3332 click the logo for more information

St Christopher's Hospice Please contact Louisa Hitchen on 020 8768 457 click the logo for more information

Beating Bowel Cancer Contact Emma on 0208 892 5256 click the logo for more information

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