Bupa Great North Run
Marie Curie Cancer Care is Bupa’s nominated charity for the Bupa great Runs series
As Bupa’s nominated Charity for the Bupa Great Run series in 2006, 2007 and 2008, we'll be with you every step of the way. Whether you’re looking for the personal challenge of a lifetime, or you’ve had a family member or friend affected by cancer, Marie Curie Cancer Care will help you get the most out of your Great Run.
In 2007 we had more than 10,000 runners donning their yellow vests in support of Marie Curie Cancer Care. Could you be one of them this year?
Our Running Team
By joining our Daffodil Team, you'll be helping thousands of terminally ill cancer patients to have a better quality of life.
In return for your commitment and dedication, you'll receive a Daffodil Runner's Kit and an exclusive nominated charity running vest. We'll also be there supporting you from start to finish.
Also included in your Runner’s Kit is the following:
- A fundraising pack full of useful hints and tips
- Exclusive training guide from our celebrity fitness coach
- Top ten running tips on setting goals, stretching, running logs and lots more
- Daffodil deely-boppers
- Information on how to use online fundraising to help you hit your target
- Yellow poncho to help keep you dry and warm
- Full support from the Daffodil Runs Team
How to apply for the Bupa Great Runs
You can register your interest in the Bupa Great Run Series 2008 by visiting www.greatrun.org
Last year our runners raised more than £1 million for cancer care. This helped us continue to provide expert care and support to terminally ill cancer patients across the UK. Every £20 you raise provides one hour of nursing care in a patient's home.
How to join the Daffodil Team
To join the Daffodil Team, and to register for your Runner’s Kit,
- call us on 08700 340 040
- email daffodil.runs@mariecurie.org.uk
- visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/greatruns
Testimonial
“My inspiration and motivation for the run are the people I will never know and never get to meet. I know whatever I raise will make a difference to the last days of somebody’s life.”
Paul Parks, Daffodil Runner, Bupa Great Runs 2006/07.
Other Bupa Great Runs
Join Bupa’s nominated charity at other Great Runs
