Running for Charity
A Marathon , Half-Marathon and a 10km race, organised by the Rotary Club of Dartmoor Vale will be held on Sunday 17 October 2010. This event is the eighth annual race organised by the club and each one has been a great charity fund raising success. £17,000 was raised for charities last year and the success of the event has increased annually, so it is hoped that the funds raised this year will be even greater.
Money raised by the runners through their own sponsors for a charity of their choice that registers with us will receive any sponsorship raised individually, plus gift aid plus a share of the overall surplus. This means that every £10 that a club or a runner raises from sponsors could be worth £20.
The event will start and finish in Kingsteignton, Newton Abbot, and this year Sibelco UK has very kindly offered the use of their site for the start and finish of the race. Toilet facilities and storage space for clothing and bags etc. will be provided. We are very fortunate that Sibelco has offered the use of this site, which is adjacent to Tesco's and opposite the Race Course, where the marathon has been held previously.
Although the starting point for the race is the Sibelco UK site instead of the Race Course, the races will follow largely the same route as last year.
Remember, runners may choose any worthy charity, which could be a major national charity or simply their own local sports or social club. To enter, or for further information, see the website at www.dmvmarathon.org.uk or contact Bob Gateshill of The Rotary Club of Dartmoor Vale, tel 01626 772471
Local Charities
Whilst we hope that all runners will enjoy this event, we also wish to raise money for Charity.
The Rotary Club of Dartmoor Vale is encouraging charities to use our event to raise money for their own purposes. We have in previous years given half the proceeds from the event to a designated charity (last year, £5,000 to Barnardos) and used the other half for local Rotary charities. This year, we are going to split the first 50% between charities that support the event by entering runners. The deal is that, if your runner raises money and pays it to us, we will donate all that money back to you, plus any Gift Aid we can reclaim, plus a share of the overall profits. Obviously, the more runners running for you, the more that you will benefit.
So far, the following charities have registered with us:
Bliss works for special care babies born too soon, too small or too sick to cope on their own. We offer support to families, campaign for better care and fund ground-breaking research. Contact Hannah Patterson on 0207 378 5746 or at hannahp@bliss.org.uk
The West of England School and College in Exeter is a specialist special school for young people with little or no sight and multiple disabilities. Many of the young people who attend the West of England have severe and complex needs. Our aim is to challenge each learner to develop independence and succeed academically and socially, whatever their ability. Contact Gemma Boyland on 01392 454334 or at GBoyland@westengland.org.uk
Meningitis UK has a single focus - to find a vaccine to protect against all forms of meningitis and associated diseases. Here at Meningitis UK, we will support all of our 'Meningitis Musketeers' who run for us all the way to the finish line. Meningitis can kill in under 4 hours, please help us find a vaccine. Contact Lauren our Events Fundraiser on 0117 373 73 73 or at laurenvincent@meningitisuk.org
Help for Heroes is a new organisation formed to help those who have been wounded in Britain's current conflicts. Contact Megan Gooding on 07754 520400 or at megs.dance@hotmail.co.uk
Sponsoring a runner will mean that some of the poorest families in Africa will receive training in sustainable farming and resources such as livestock, seeds and trees. Contact Catherine Morris on 07827 089 012 or at catherinemorris1977@hotmail.com
Multiple Sclerosis is the most common neurological disorder affecting young adults in the UK. The South West MS Centre is a local self-help charity which provides therapies, information and advice for people living with MS across Devon. We need to raise £120,000 per annum and, as we are completely self-funding, your help would be very much appreciated. Thank You!
Alstrom Syndrome UK is based in Paignton and is a small family run charity. It supports children and adults with a very rare and devastating condition called Alstrom Syndrome. This condition is very devastating to those affected because it can cause blindness, deafness, diabetes, heart failure, kidney failure, liver dysfunction and associated problems.
Oaklands Park School is a community school in Dawlish that provides care and support to children with special needs from the age of four to nineteen years of age. We are hoping to raise money to help pay for some of the children to take part in outdoor activities such as sailing, rock climbing and surfing.
Ndoro focuses its main force in orphaned children in Zimbabwe. We
are tring to built a school in the rural areas of the country where children have not so many means to choose for their own future, became
even more difficult with their parents' loss and the high spread of HIV
within the country. You could help us in building a Academy and contributing Poverty
reduction in this African country. Contact Anna Orlando on 07804464738 or at anne.or@tiscalinet.it
On Christmas Day this year, our school is being evicted from the building that we are currently in, so we are raising funds towards our new premises and for the actual move.
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. Over the next 5 years, Macmillan will be spending £2 million in Devon on vital new cancer care services and projects. Cancer affects us all. We can all help. We are Macmillan.
For your Team Macmillan running vest and fundraising support, please call Calvin Lovelock on 01803 528004 or email clovelock@macmillan.org.uk website: Macmillan Cancer Support
We hope that many runners will raise monies for their favourite charity.