Charities
Charlotte Wren Forget-Me-Not Fund (Charity #219371)- www.beatbloodcancers.org
(Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research)
Leukaemia & Lymphoma (LLR) was founded in Middlesbrough in 1960, we as a family of local fundraisers set up our Forget-Me-Not Fund, in loving memory of our three year old daughter Charlotte in 2007. This is to help ‘make a difference’ for little people fighting blood cancers by funding breakthroughs in research and improvements into treatments that are less invasive, less painful and ultimately to find that elusive cure for all!
We have raised over £67,000 that is being invested into research within the Northern Institute for Childhood Cancer Research, Great North Children’s Hospital, Newcastle where Every Penny Does Count, as LLR have invested a fantastic £8 million this year alone, into pioneering North East blood cancer research.
All donations are really appreciated and we hope that if you run for us you can raise a maximum of £100. An official LLR T-Shirt, with Sponsorship Form and lots of encouragement will be provided to aid your sponsorship efforts to reach this goal.
If you are interested in running for us then please contact Mike & Claire Wren: m.c.wren@talktalk.net
The Finlay Cooper Fund - http://finlaycooperfund.co.uk/
The Finlay Cooper Fund is a registered charity set up by former Boro star Colin Cooper and his wife Julie, in memory of their son who they lost at a very young age as a result of a choking accident.
The fund supports children’s causes in the north east and further afield and to date has distributed tens of thousands of pounds to children’s hospices, individual children with various illnesses and other worthy children’s causes.
We hope to be able to recruit a number of Colin’s former colleagues at the Boro to join us on the Middlesbrough 10k and would be delighted if you wanted to become part of our team and helped us to raise more funds for children’s causes.
All volunteers will be supplied with a Finlay Cooper T shirt and sponsorship forms and if you guarantee to raise over £50 for us, we will pay your race entry fee.
If you would like to run for us, please register online at http://finlaycooperfund.co.uk/ or contact us on 01325 354440.
Macmillan Cancer Support - www.macmillan.org.uk
One in three people will receive a cancer diagnosis at some point in their lives and 2 million people are living with cancer. Macmillan provides practical, medical, emotional and financial support to people affected by cancer.
If you’ve been diagnosed with cancer you want to know you’re in the best hands. Across Teesside Macmillan have a team of nurses working in hospitals and the community with expert knowledge about specific cancers and cancer care.
Macmillan Cancer Support have information and support centres in James Cook Hospital, North Tees Hospital and the University Hospital of Hartlepool. When you or someone you love is affected by cancer, having the right information at the right time is essential. The support centres provide up to date information about people living with cancer, for the patients, families and friends.
When someone has been diagnosed with cancer, money might not be one of the first things they think about. But having cancer can be expensive in ways people never would have expected. That’s why Macmillan run a benefits advice helpline and have a benefits advice service in Teesside to offer help with things like applying for benefits, health costs, transport concessions and tax credits.
Macmillan wants to be there for everyone affected by cancer and we can only do this with your help. If you would like to run for Macmillan, please register online www.macmillan.org.uk/running to receive your fundraising pack, which will include a sponsor form and t-shirt.
Butterwick Hospice Children's Hospice - www.butterwick.org.uk
Butterwick House is located in Stockton-on-Tees in the North East of England. The Hospice provides care and support free of charge to children with life limiting illnesses from birth to 18 years of age and supports their families.
Butterwick House is staffed by skilled and experienced professionals and trained volunteers. We work in partnership with families and other professionals involved in each child's care.
At Butterwick House the focus is on each child enjoying their stay while family members take a break from round the clock caring responsibilities.
In order to provide our services freely to the families in our care we need to raise funds. It will cost over £800,000 this year to ensure the children are able to enjoy all the facilities and care available at Butterwick House.
Each participant running for Butterwick House Children’s hospice will receive sponsor forms and a t-shirt and a medal. They can also come and visit us on the day in our gazebo.
For contact lauramook@butterwick.org.uk, or telephone 01642 628930. Charity number 1044816.
Teesside Hospice - www.teessidehospice.org
Teesside Hospice Care Foundation based in Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, was established in 1982 to enhance the lives of local people suffering from life limiting illnesses in the Teesside region free of charge. The Hospice cares for over 3,000 individuals each year.
Individuals are cared for within Teesside Hospice when they are suffering from any progressive disease such as Advanced Cancer, Motor Neurone Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Heart Disease, and other life limiting illnesses.
Most people are surprised to learn that our annual running costs are in excess of £2.2 million. We receive in the region of one third of these costs from the local NHS and must therefore raise approximately £4,400 each and every day of the year from our own resources, most of which is generated by the activities of our Trading Company.
If you are interested in participating in the 5k run or 10k on behalf of Teesside Hospice, please complete your online or paper application stating Teesside Hospice as the charity you intend to run for. For further information please contact Leanne Irvine, Community Fundraiser on 01642 355876 or via email at leanneirvine@theteessidehospice.co.uk
South Cleveland Heart Fund - www.schf.org.uk
A local charity raising money for local people.
South Cleveland Heart Fund is a local charity established in 1995 to raise money to support the Cardiothoracic Unit at The James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough in its work and research.
All monies raised are used to fund research and to purchase equipment that will benefit patients admitted to the Cardiothoracic Unit.
For more information visit our web site www.schf.org.uk or contact Jean on 01642 270765. Charity number 1051565.
Diabetes UK - www.diabetes.org.uk
“Diabetes UK is the largest organisation in the UK working for people with diabetes, funding research, campaigning and helping people live with the condition. There are currently over 2.9 million people with diabetes in the UK and more than half a million people who have the condition but don’t yet know it. By 2025 it is estimated that the total figure will be around 4 million.
Type 2 diabetes, the most common form, representing over 85% of the diabetes population is inextricably linked to obesity, sedentary lifestyles and is potentially preventable. Type 2 diabetes can be undetected for up to 12 years by which time 50% of people already have serious complications.
Diabetes UK receives no Government funding and relies on the generous donations of supporters to continue to provide our care services and continue the research into finding a cure. If you wish to raise money while running the Middlesbrough 10K Run or 3K Fun Run, please contact our Northern & Yorkshire Office on northyorks@diabetes.org.uk or 01325 488606. All of our runners will receive a running vest, crazy hair and sponsorship forms. Should you also require any help with training for this event, we can provide training plans.
Help us make a difference. Every penny counts.”
Holistic Cancer Care Centre - http://www.holisticcancercarecentre.org.uk/
The Holistic Cancer Care Centre is a self funding charity, based in the grounds of the James Cook University Hospital in Middlesbrough that provides complementary healthcare treatments, support and advice to cancer patients and their main carers free of charge. Around 150 treatments are given each week and the Centre needs to raise £200,000 per annum to continue to provide this very worthwhile and beneficial service that helps cancer patients through their chemotherapy/radiotherapy and beyond. Although based on a hospital site the Holistic Cancer Care Centre does not received any NHS funding.
Contact details: Telephone 01642 854839 email: lynne.gray@stees.nhs.uk
Holistic Cancer Care Centre, The James Cook University Hospital, Marton Road, Middlesbrough TS4 3BW
Marie Curie Cancer Care - http://www.mariecurie.org.uk/ - Facebook
Marie Curie Cancer Care provide high quality nursing, totally free, to give terminally ill people the choice of dying at home surrounded my friends and family.
Glenis is a Marie Curie Nurse in Middlesbrough and she is one of only 6 nurses to the entire population of Middlesbrough which is around 139,000 which means people in Middlesbrough don’t always have the option to die at home surrounded by loved ones. Middlesbrough needs more Marie Curie nurses and Marie Curie nurses need you to help with this… please run for Marie Curie Cancer Care.
Contact details: Telephone: 01904 436625 Email: kyla.collins@mariecurie.org.uk
Kyla Collins, Community Fundraiser, North & East Yorkshire and South Teesside, York House, Outgang Lane, Osbaldwick, York, YO19 5UP
The Yorkshire Regiment Benevolent Fund - http://www.army.mod.uk/infantry/regiments/3474.aspx
The Yorkshire Regiment is the ‘local’ regiment for Middlesbrough and recruits heavily from the town and Teesside area. The 2nd Battalion The Yorkshire Regiment, known for hundreds of years as the Green Howards, was formed in 1688 and has a valiant history. The Green Howards became part of the Yorkshire Regiment in its current form in 2006 after a restructure of the infantry.
A year long partnership between Middlesbrough Council and the Yorkshire Regiment has been launched to highlight the pride the town has in the regiment and raise funds for the Yorkshire Regiment Benevolent Fund. This Fund supports soldiers and their families who are discharged from the army.
Every serving officer and soldier in the Regiment makes a contribution of one day’s pay per year towards the Yorkshire Benevolence Fund, as well as participating in events and challenges to raise fund for this Charity. Over the last four years the fund has helped well over a 1000 serving and ex-soldiers, granting in excess of £300,000, giving an average of £300.00 to every deserving case that is reported.
Representatives from the regiment will participate in the 10k and the 5k events as well as assisting with Marshalling.
The Puffin Appeal - http://www.puffinappeal.com
We can go without water for days and without food for even longer, but without air we will die in a matter of minutes. So imagine how terrifying it is for a child who must battle for breath. The fact is that such breathing disorders account for nearly half of all acute admissions of children to hospitals in the North of England.
The Puffin Appeal has been set up by Dr Spencer to create a world- class childhood respiratory unit in the North of England and to care for youngsters with Cystic Fibrosis, Asthma and other Lung Diseases.
For more information visit our site here
Heel and Toe - http://www.heelandtoe.org.uk
Heel & Toe have been providing free Conductive Education to children with Cerebral Palsy, Dyspraxia and other Motor Disorders all over the North East since 2008.
Based in Framwellgate Moor, County Durham the charity offers therapy sessions to children aged between 6 months and 19yrs old. The centre is open from 9am to 6pm Monday to Saturday. Heel & Toe are not government funded so rely upon fundraising, donations and sponsorship.
Contact Details: Telephone: 07827916768 Email: info@heelandtoe.org.uk
Jordan House, Finchale Road, Framwellgate Moor, County Durham, DH1 5HL.
Action for Children - http://www.actionforchildren.org.uk/
We have been working with the UK’s most vulnerable and neglected children since 1869. We were originally called the National Children’s Home, or NCH, until September 2008 when we changed our name to one that better describes what we do and what we value – Action for Children.
We believe all children and young people have unique potential and that they should have the support and opportunities they need to reach it. Action for Children helps nearly 156,000 children, young people and their families through nearly 420 projects across the UK.
Today, Action for Children is the leading UK provider of family and community centres, children's services in rural areas, services for disabled children and their families, and services for young people leaving care. We provide services in England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, and we also support work in Southern Africa, the Caribbean and Central America. .
Contact Details: Selena Cross - Telephone: 0191 261 0030 Email: selina.cross@actionforchildren.org.uk
Parkinsons UK - http://www.parkinsons.org.uk
As the UK's Parkinson's support and research charity we’re leading the work to find a cure, and we're closer than ever. We also campaign to change attitudes and demand better services.
Join our team for the North East’s premier 10K race. Your support at this event will allow us to continue our work - researching into treatments and a cure, and offering one-to-one support through our helpline, specialist nurses and network of local groups.
All our runners will receive a breathable running vest with iron on letters and a fundraising pack. We will support you all the way through your training and fundraising, and be there on the day to cheer you on!
For further information, please contact: Arun Malhotra, Regional Fundraiser (North East) on 0844 225 9846 or email: amalhotra@parkinsons.org.uk
Cancer Research UK - http://running.cancerresearchuk.org/
Cancer Research UK is the world's leading charity dedicated to beating cancer through research. We are funded entirely by the public so by supporting us your hard work really will make a difference. Join our team today in the Middlesbrough Tees Pride 10K and we will send you a full sponsorship pack including a t-shirt or running vest to wear on the day.
Feel free to contact the team on 0871 641 2403 or sportsteam@cancer.org.uk.
Shaw Trust - http://www.shaw-trust.org.uk
Shaw Trust supports 75,000 disabled and disadvantaged people every year to learn new skills, overcome barriers, connect with their community, find employment and achieve their goals.
At our local project in Stockton we support over 30 people with learning disabilities. People come together to learn horticulture skills which one day could lead to a job, as well as having fun and learning new skills to help grow confidence and live more independently. Andrew first attended the project 3 years ago “Attending the Project has given me much more independence. I’ve learned a lot here and now I have a qualification in horticulture and a job I love.”
We believe in giving people the opportunity to achieve their potential. By running the Middlesbrough 10K or 3K you will be making a real difference to someone’s life in your community! If you would like to run on behalf of Shaw Trust Stockton please contact James Byron on: 01225 716358 or james.byron@shaw-trust.org.uk
Zoë's Place - http://www.zoes-place.org.uk
Zoë's Place is a home from home for babies who have life limiting and life threatening conditions. Zoë' is the Greek word meaning 'gift of life', and here at Zoë's Place we believe that life is precious no matter how long it lasts.
We offer palliative and specialist respite care, and end of life care for babies/infants from birth to five years old. We afford each individual respect and dignity regardless of gender, race, culture, religious beliefs or disability.
Zoë's Place can take up to six infants at any one time, there is also accommodation and ample facilities for the whole family if these are needed.
We receive very little Government funding, therefore we rely on the generosity of the public to help us raise the £1 Million a year we need to keep the doors of Zoë's Place open for the many families that rely on our expert care.
Alzheimer's Society - http://www.alzheimers.org.uk
Dementia affects over 800,000 people in the UK. Alzheimer's Society is the UK 's leading support and research charity for people with dementia, their families and carers. Our vision is of a radically improved world for people with dementia. A world, ultimately, where dementia can be defeated. We provide information and support to people with any form of dementia and their carers through our publications, National Dementia Helpline, website, and more than 2,000 local services. We campaign for a better quality of life for people with dementia and a greater understanding of the condition. We also fund an innovative programme of medical and social research into the cause, cure and prevention of dementia and the care people receive. Join us and help us continue to lead the fight against dementia.If you would like to run and raise funds for the Alzheimer's Society please contact Julie.lee@alzheimers.org.uk or call 01904 633599 for your fundraising pack which includes your sponsor forms and t shirt.
