Charity places available for the 2012 Great South Run.

The 2012 BUPA Great South Run takes place in Portsmouth on Sunday 28th October. It's widely regarded as one of Europe's premier 10 mile running events with a huge field of over 15,000 runners. Starting along the seafront at Southsea, the course is flat and fast and with runners starting at different times depending on their ability this is an ideal an ideal event for those looking to run 10 miles for the first time.

If you'd like to take part and do some good as well then why not run for charity.

Here's a list of those charities that have guaranteed places for the 2012 Great South Run.

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Marie Curie Cancer Care

Make it your year to take on a challenge for Marie Curie Cancer Care. Be part of an amazing team and help more people with cancer and other terminal illnesses live their last days with dignity. Join the Daffodil Team at the 2012 Great South Run. Apply now

 

 

Brooke Hospital for Animals

Sign up for one of our guaranteed places in the 2012 Great South Run and help working animals with every step. Contact community@thebrooke.org, 020 7653 5812, www.thebrooke.org/running and join the Brooke's team.

 

 

mindMind

We're Mind, the mental health charity. We believe no one should have to face a mental health problem alone. We're here for you. Today. Now. Whether you're stressed, depressed or in crisis.We'll listen, give support and advice, and fight your corner. We have guaranteed places for the Great South Run. Enter Here.


Epilepsy Society

Join Epilepsy Society’s fantastic team of runners and take part in the Great South Run for us in 2012. We will be with you every step of the way, with a full fundraising pack, training plans and a t-shirt to wear on the day. We are a small charity but aim high, and we would love to have you run as part of our team. To run for us please contact Bex at fundraising@epilepsysociety.org.uk or on 01494 601358.


The Stroke Association

Apply for one of our guaranteed places in the Great South Run and take part in this televised 10 mile seaside event We will support you every step of the way with a 10 week training plan, fundraising tips and weekly emails. What's more, we can even offer you a free post race massage within our very own marquee in the Great South Run charity village. Click here to secure your place. 


MSSociety

The MS Society is the UK’s largest charity dedicated to supporting everyone whose life is affected by multiple sclerosis (MS). Join the MS Superstars team at the 2012 Great South Run and help us continue our vital work. Find out more

 

Breast Cancer Care

Breast Cancer Care is here for anyone affected by breast cancer. We bring people together, provide information and support, and campaign for improved standards of care. Come and join our Great South Run team! Click here to find out more.

 

 

Cancer Research UK

Join Cancer Research UK in the 2012 Great South Run and become part of a unique team dedicated to detecting and beating cancer. With your help we can fund more groundbreaking research that saves lives and helps keep families together for longer. Click here for more information or call 0871 641 2401.


Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research

Leukaemia Research has places for the 2012 Great South Run. Call Katharine 020 7269 9096, email ktinker@lrf.org.uk or click here. We provide great race support, a brilliant bright yellow running t-shirt, an amazing cheer point & superb post race hospitality.

 

Guide Dogs

It's an amazing moment when a blind or partially sighted owner meets their newly qualified guide dog for the first time. It's even better knowing that the money you could raise through taking part in the Great South Run would play a big part in making it happen. Start your amazing journey today by signing up for one of our guaranteed places. Call 0845 600 6787 or email events@guidedogs.org.uk.


Alzheimer's Society

1 in 3 people over 65 will die with dementia. We need your help to support people with dementia and their carers. Alzheimer's Society is Bupa's nominated charity for the 2012 Bupa Great Run Series - working together to support people today and find a cure for tomorrow. Join the Alzheimer's Society running team at the Bupa Great South Run. Sign up here.


Macmillan Cancer Support

Join Team Macmillan at the 2012 Great South Run and make a real difference to the lives of people living with cancer. To find out more about our guaranteed places and how to join the team visit www.macmillan.org.uk/greatsouthrun or email greatsouthrun@macmillan.org.uk

 

Amnesty International

Join Team Amnesty and run for Humanity and Human Rights at the 2012 Great South Run. To secure your place today call 0207 033 1651 / 1646 email run@amnesty.org.uk or click here to find out more.


Breakthrough Breast Cancer

Breakthrough Breast Cancer is a pioneering charity dedicated to saving lives and changing futures, through research, campaigning and education - removing the fear of breast cancer for good. To apply for one of our places for the 2012 Great South Run click here or call 020 7025 2422.

 

RNLI

Run for the RNLI's volunteer lifeboat crews and lifeguards in the 2012 BUPA Great South Run and we will support you every step of the way!  Click here for more details, or call 020 7620 7400.

 

Arthritis Research UK

Join our team at the 2012 Great South Run and you'll receive a full sponsorship pack, training plan and running vest. Call Lyndsey on 01246 541108, email events@arthritisresearchuk.org or click here


NSPCC

Do something amazing for children by joining NSPCC Events Team in the Great South Run. We are inspired by a belief that we can make a difference for all children, that's why we aim to end cruelty to children in the UK. To help make this a reality and to secure a place click here, email us at gorunning@nspcc.org.uk or call 020 7825 2621.

Scope

Run the 2012 Great South run for Scope and we'll look after you all the way past the finish line! With our guaranteed places going fast, contact us for more information now - call 020 7169 7272 , email events@scope.org.uk, or visit our website

 


 

Leonard Cheshire Disability

Run the Great South Run for Leonard Cheshire Disability and support disabled people in your local area! To claim your place on our team call Hannah on 020 3242 0239, email events@lcdisability.org or visit our website.