Over the next few months of training you will go through some great times, and some tough times – but all the hard work will pay off in April, when you run past the finish line. What a fantastic achievement it will be!

People with arthritis can go through a similar struggle completing everyday tasks. It can take over half an hour just to get dressed in the morning, which can be an achievement in itself. Or how about going through the daily grind of work and chores with the added dimension of constant pain, just getting through the day can be an accomplishment!

Arthritis Care is the largest user-led organisation in the UK, affecting nine million people nationwide. Arthritis doesn’t just affect older people – even children and teenagers can find themselves affected by the pain, mobility and emotion difficulties caused by arthritis. Arthritis Care supports people with arthritis and helps them to live their lives to the full.

Your marathon achievement will help others to complete their everyday achievements.

Choose us and we will support you with:

• On-going support from our dedicated marathon event co-coordinators
• An invitation to our post-marathon reception for you and your guests
• An information pack full of fundraising ideas
• Help with press releases to your local media
• An exclusive Arthritis Care running vest

All we need from you is a guarantee to raise £1,700 to help us empower people living with arthritis.