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Do you want to run for our charities?
If you would like to run in aid of one of the charities listed here, you can! You will need to
contact the charity that you are interested in, and tell them you would like run on their behalf! It is that simple! Email us at charities@meadowsmarathon.org.uk with any questions.
Want to raise funds for a charity that’s already close to your heart? Is it not listed here?
Contact charities@meadowsmarathon.org.uk
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Meningitis Research Foundation's vision is a world free from meningitis & septicaemia.
The charity fights death and disability by funding vital scientific research into the
prevention, detection and treatment of meningitis and septicaemia, raising awareness of
the diseases and offering support through in-depth information and befriending.
Every year in the UK we still see over 3000 cases of meningitis and septicaemia. These
can kill and maim in hours.
Pressure on our fundraising efforts is always great as our work continues with urgency.
Although cases of Group C meningococcal disease have declined in the UK and Ireland
since the men C vaccine was introduced, cases of Group B disease remain unchecked,
and research to find an effective vaccine is vital.
We have places available for individuals and teams and would love to see you run for us
to help make our vision come true.
To run for us contact :
Alison Baker - 0131 510 2345 - alisonbaker@scotland-meningitis.org.uk
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Scottish Love in Action (SLA) is a charity based in Scotland that cares for and supports
destitute children in India. We meet our aims by funding two Homes-cum-Schools in
Hyderabad and Tuni, in Andhra Pradesh, South East India.
Many of our children are Dalit, or Untouchable, lower than the lowest in the caste system,
thus facing constant discrimination in Indian society, and being denied basic human
rights of healthcare and education.
By running with us you will help us to feed, clothe, house, educate and provide medical
care for our 500 children, breaking down the negative effects of caste on their lives
bringing them dignity, self-respect and love.
To run for us contact:
The SLA Office - 0131 558 7395 - enquiries@sla-india.org
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Please “Run for Four Square” - and help us support homeless and other severely disadvantaged members of our community.
We operate 24 hours a day 365 days a year – running our homeless day centre and night shelter, our emergency hostel for homeless teenagers and our female-only accommodation project.
We provide free furniture to impoverished individuals and families. We help young addicted parents, support new tenants, offer advice to prisoners and help people develop work skills.
We work with individuals of all ages and backgrounds including drug addicts, alcoholics, offenders and the mentally ill.
Help us help others - “Run for Four Square”. Thank you.
To run for us contact:
Bob Stewart - 0131 270 5028 - bobs@foursquare.org.uk
Four Square Website |
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What is the new pyjamas campaign?
A new state of the art Royal Hospital for Sick Children (Sick Kids) will be built at Little France in Edinburgh in 2013, providing world class healthcare for children and young people from all over Scotland
The new pyjamas campaign has been established to raise funds for research, capital equipment and support and services for patients and their families.
With your help we will assist in further developing the Sick Kids' reputation as a centre of excellence of paediatric healthcare across the world.
This capital campaign is part of The Sick Kids Friends Foundation, a charity set up in 1992 to provide support to children, young people and families who use the Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh.
To run for us contact:
Alice Will - 0131 659 7010 - alice@newpyjamas.org
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In 2010, it is difficult to believe that older people in Scotland still face issues such as poverty, isolation, loneliness, discrimination and abuse - our vision is of a Scotland and a world where older people flourish as valued and equal citizens.
We campaign, provide information and work in the local community with older people and older people's groups. Through listening to their needs our charity aims to give older people a voice and help them enjoy a better later life.
Older people bring an unquantifiable wealth of experience and wisdom to our families and communities. By running for us the money you raise can be used in all sorts of ways to give them the quality of life they deserve.
To run for us contact:
Martin Munro - 0845 833 9358 - martin.munro@acscot.org.uk
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Sports Relief is a UK-wide fundraising event organised by Sports Relief every two years.
By fundraising for Sports Relief, you're helping to change lives forever. That's because Sports Relief spends all the money raised to give extremely vulnerable, poor and disadvantaged people in the UK and Africa a helping hand to turn their lives around.
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We have 5 Gold Charities so far:
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Down's Syndrome Scotland is the most common form of learning disability occuring in about 1 in 1000 births. Down's Syndrome Scotland works to realise the potential of people with Down's Syndrome in Scotland. We provide suport, information and training to people with Down's Syndrome, their relatives and carers. By running for us you can help us enable people with Down's Syndrome to take an active part in the school, workplace or community. Every runner will receive a professional vest and sponsor forms as well as support to maximise sponsorship.
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Breakthrough Breast Cancer is a pioneering UK-wide charity dedicated to the prevention, treatment and ultimate eradication of breast cancer. In 2008 Breakthrough opened the first and only dedicated breast cancer research unit in Scotland at Edinburgh's Western General Hospital. Run the Meadows Marathon for Breakthrough and help save lives and change futures of tens of thousands of people across Scotland.
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Mindroom At least 5 children in every class have some form of learning difficulty. Mindroom provides direct help and support for children, their families and their teachers to allow each one to reach their potential, as well as access any additional resources required. By running for Mindroom, your sponsorship will make sure that someone like Callum reaches their potential.
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Engineers Without Borders UK Lack of clean drinking water is one of the major challenges facing developing countries today. EWB Edinburgh aims to design and install a water treatment system and solar panels for a large orphanage in Cambodia By running for us, you can greatly help improve the lives of children who have suffered from child labour, prostitution and slavery and give them the start in life they deserve.
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Lothian Disablity Sport is a registered charity, which promotes, co-ordinates and develops a wide range of sports and recreational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities throughout Lothian. Our vision is to lead the development of sport, in the area, for people with a physical, sensory or learning disability, in a partnership with key local agencies.
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Walk for Water Aid! Join us in carrying 10 litres of water to imitate the daily struggle people experience in order to get water, which is not promised to be clean and free of deadly bacteria. WaterAid is an international charity which hopes to help people overcome poverty by enabling the world's poorest people to gain access to safe water, sanitation and hygiene education. If you would like to join us, please email: wateraid-edinburgh@hotmail.co.uk.
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The Meadows Marathon would like to send its best wishes to our associated Student Charities who this year will again raise thousands of pounds for great causes.
To run for a Student Charity either contact them directly to express your interest.
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