Robin Hood Half Marathon has announced its charity partners and urged runners to raise 'vital' funds. The organisers of September’s Robin Hood Marathon Events weekend have announced they are working with even more charities than ever this year.
Runners are being encouraged to run for one of the half marathon's fourteen charity partners. Judith Manson, Race Director for Goldline Events, said: “Charities are at the heart of the event and with more charities to choose from I am immensely proud of the work of our charity partners and look forward to supporting them on their journey.
“The 2023 event promises to be a special event for all involved – raising vital funds for communities across the UK, and returning stronger together from one of the most challenging times through the global pandemic. If you have already secured your place in one of the races and want to support one of these incredible charities please contact them via our website and help us make 2023 an event to remember.”
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2023 partner charities as follows:
Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK remains as the headline charity for the 42nd annual event. Runners can help raise money to allow its scientists to work on saving more lives by preventing, controlling and curing all cancers.
https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/get-involved/find-an-event/robin-hood-half-marathon
Nottingham Breast Cancer Research Centre
Nottingham has an international reputation for breast cancer research, with the Nottingham Breast Cancer Research Centre being launched in 2018. Research focuses on three key areas: Detect it early, Stop the spread and Treat it right.
https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/impactcampaign/projects/breast-cancer-research/fundraise-for-us/events/robin-hood-half-marathon.aspx
YMCA
In 1871, a group of friends made it their mission to set up a local YMCA branch in Nottinghamshire – all these years later they are still here. Based on Christian core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility they are devoted to promoting youth development, healthy living and social responsibility for all.
https://www.nottsymca.com
Footprints
Footprints is a local charity whose mission is to provide Conductive Education and other services to help children with mobility and communication problems develop the skills they need to thrive and achieve their potential.
http://www.footprintscec.org
Rainbows
Rainbows supports every baby, child and young person to fulfil their potential, and helps families make the most of every precious moment, while capturing memories and keepsakes to treasure.
https://www.rainbows.co.uk/fundraise/events/robin-hood-half
Emmanuel House
Emmanuel House supports people who are homeless, rough sleeping, in crisis, or at risk of homelessness in Nottingham through prevention, intervention and recovery. They work with people who are in crisis and need intervention and support to prevent them from becoming homeless.
https://www.emmanuelhouse.org.uk
Safe Families
Safe Families offer support, hope and belonging to improve the lives of those in our communities. They link children, young people and families with local volunteers who can offer them help and support.
https://safefamilies.uk
When You Wish Upon A Star
When You Wish Upon A Star has spent 32 years granting wishes to children living with life threatening illnesses throughout the UK. Since 1990, more than 18,500 wishes have been granted and you can help create even more magical memories for our Wish Children and their families.
https://www.whenyouwishuponastar.org.uk/events/2023-09-24-robin-hood-half-marathon
Imara
A charity providing independent specialist services to children, teenagers and families affected by child sexual abuse. Imara aims to empower and promote recovery by offering early intervention after a disclosure or discovery of child sexual abuse.
https://www.imara.org.uk
The Children's Bereavement Centre
Early intervention support for children and young people, age 3-18, in Nottinghamshire and parts of Lincolnshire who are experiencing life-changing trauma due to the death or terminal-illness of someone they love.
https://www.childrensbereavementcentre.co.uk/running-events
Maggie's
Based in the grounds of the City Hospital, Maggie's Nottingham is a drop-in centre offering free support to people with cancer and their loved ones. They help with the challenges that cancer brings in a calm, welcoming, non-clinical environment. All their support is free, and no appointment or referral is needed.
https://www.maggies.org/get-involved/find-event/events/robin-hood-half-marathon/
Nottingham Hospitals Charity
A local charity at the heart of Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, supporting the best health care through life-saving equipment, staff development, medical research and enhanced facilities. All money raised at this event is invested in Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
https://www.nottinghamhospitalscharity.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise-for-us/fundraising-events/robin-hood-half
White Rose
A charity shop with a difference, White Rose Recycled Fashion was established as a social enterprise in 2009 by two creative Nottingham Trent University graduates to generate funding for the Aegis Trust.
https://whiterosefashion.com/pages/about-us
Notts County Foundation
The official charity of Notts County Football Club using the power of sport and the benefits of sport to transform the lives of people in Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Its wide range of programmes cover sport, fitness, health, inclusion, NCS and education.
https://www.nottscountyfoundation.org.uk/run-the-robin-hood-half-or-mini-marathon-to-support-the-foundation/
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