Devastating the lives of 250,000 people in the UK, M.E. is a disabling and chronic illness. Action for M.E. provides support and information for those touched by M.E., and campaigns for better services and invests in research to ultimately find a cure. (1036419)
Category: Medical & health - other conditions

This is your chance to get a guaranteed place in the world’s largest half-marathon, the 2012 BUPA Great North Run. The route leads you for 13.1 miles through the vibrant city of Newcastle, finishing on the coast at South Shields. (208701)
Category: Medical & health - children

Why join ActionAid? ActionAid is a unique partnership of people who are fighting for a better world - a world without poverty. If you run with ActionAid, we will offer you: unbeatable advice on training and fundraising; access to our dedicated fundraising community; our vision for change, for good. (274467)
Category: International aid - general

All of our ‘Team A’ runners get: - An official fundraising pack giving tips and advice on mustering those funds. - Top training, nutritional and health advice to make sure you’re ready for the big day - An Arthritis Research UK team running vest - Unlimited support from the Arthritis Research UK Sports Events team before, during and after the race. (207711)
Category: Medical & health - other conditions

Help fight asthma by running the Great North Run for Asthma UK. We will support you every step of the way, whether you're using a guaranteed place or came through the ballot. Every member of the Asthma UK team will receive running advice and a training schedule, a fundraising pack, an exclusive Asthma UK running vest, a cheering point en route, and a post-race reception to relax, have a massage and celebrate your achievement with the Events team. (802364)
Category: Medical & health - other conditions

Bowel cancer is the UK's second biggest cause of cancer deaths. Around 1 in 18 people will get bowel cancer and, of the 100 people diagnosed every day, almost half will die of the disease. Yet, in over 90% of cases, bowel cancer could be treated successfully if diagnosed early, which is why raising awareness is so important. Beating Bowel Cancer is a national charity for those affected by bowel cancer and is dedicated to raising awareness of the symptoms and ultimately saving more lives. (1063614)
Category: Medical & health - cancer

With 125 women and one man being diagnosed with breast cancer every day in the UK, there is always the need for more people to support our work. Breakthrough Breast Cancer is a pioneering charity determined to change lives by removing the fear of breast cancer for good. We’ll support you every step of the way with your fundraising efforts with fundraising Packs, training plans, sponsorship forms, expert advice, exclusive discounts and Breakthrough running vest or t-shirt. (1062636/SC039058)
Category: Medical & health - cancer

The British Red Cross is a volunteer-led humanitarian organisation that helps people in crisis, whoever and wherever they are. We enable vulnerable people at home and overseas to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their own communities. When the crisis is over, we help people recover and move on with their lives. (220949)
Category: International aid - general

If you, like us believe that poverty is an outrage against humantiy join us in 2012 to be part of Team Poverty in this years Great North Run. Put your talents to use and join us in the world's most iconic half marathon. This is a fantastic event and you'll be fully supprted by the events team at Christian Aid to meet all your goals. (1105851)
Category: International aid - general

We promise all our runners loads of support and encouragement along the way including: Team CF running vest or t-shirt; Comprehensive fundraising pack; Invite to our online interactive Training Zone; Team newsletters & e-newsletters; Team helpline; Post-run hospitality complete with masseurs. (1079049)
Category: Medical & health - other conditions

As part of our team you will receive: one guaranteed race entry; a complimentary professional running vest; a fundraising pack full of helpful hints and tips; an invitation to our post-race reception in the Charity Village; a cheering post along the route and support on the day. (235825)
Category: Medical & health - children

By taking part in the Great North Run in aid of Guide Dogs, you'll be helping us to continue our mission of providing guide dogs, mobility and other rehabilitation services to blind and partially sighted people. (209617)
Category: Animals - helping

The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR) is one of the world's top cancer research organisations and the only one in Europe directly involved in all stages of cancer research, from genetics through to drug development. The ICR's unique partnership with The Royal Marsden Hospital forms Europe's largest cancer research centre and ensures that discoveries made in the ICR's laboratories are swiftly translated into treatment and care for those affected by cancer. (X90004)
Category: Medical & health - cancer

JDRF is the world's leading type 1 diabetes research charity. Take part in this fantastic half-marathon challenge to help find a cure for type 1 (juvenile) diabetes which strikes children suddenly, makes them insulin-dependent for life, and carries the constant threat of devastating complications. (295716)
Category: Medical & health - research

The Great North Run is the World’s most popular half marathon road running event. If you have been successful in obtaining your own place, or would like one of our guaranteed charity Great North Run places we’d love to hear from you. By taking part in this challenge you will be helping LEPRA to change lives --- Thank you! (213251)
Category: Medical & health - other conditions

MAG have guaranteed places in the BUPA Great North Run 2012, the world's largest half marathon. 52,000 people will make their way along the 13.1 mile route from Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields. The registration fee is £48 (which goes to the organisers, not to MAG) and we ask our runners to set themselves a minimum sponsorship target of at least £350. All runners will receive a fundraising pack, sponsor forms, fundraising and fitness tips and advice, and a free MAG t-shirt to run in. (1083008)
Category: International aid - general

Marie Curie Cancer Care provides free nursing care and support to more than 25,000 patients and their family every year. By taking on your own challenge you'll be helping us continue this work. When you join our Daffodil Team, we'll support you all the way with training tips, a fundraising pack and advice from your local fundraiser on how to reach your sponsorship goal. (207994)
Category: Medical & health - cancer

Join the Mercy Ships team and be a part of the biggest half marathon in the world. Be one of 54,000 participants in this incredibly exciting event brimming with atmosphere, passion and fun; and raise much needed funds for Mercy Ships. (1053055)
Category: International aid - emergency relief

Sense has guaranteed places in this event and would love to have you on board! Our expert National Events Team is on hand to offer you an unrivalled support package, which includes: • unlimited support, advice and guidance; • a fundraising pack with all sorts of ideas to help you smash your targets; • extensive training programmes for runners of all levels; • a limited edition Sense running vest to wear with pride on your big day. (289868)
Category: Disability - general

SIA is the national organisation of the UK's 40,000 spinal cord injured people. SIA provides a helpline, conducts research, campaigns and offers a peer advice network, a link Scheme and a website. SIA believes that life needn't stop when you're paralysed. Whatever place, pace or race you prefer, run it for TeamSIA! (1054097)
Category: Medical & health - other conditions

Join our team and you will get: A Sue Ryder running vest; Fundraising support and advice from local and national teams; Online training support and plans; Fundraising e-newsletters in the lead up to the big day; Cheering along the route to keep you motivated; Post-race celebrations to say congratulations and thank you with a rub down and a glass of fizz. (1052076)
Category: Medical & health - other conditions

2012 is not only the year that the Olympics comes to the UK; it's also the year that The National Autistic Society celebrates its 50th anniversary. Why not celebrate with us by taking part in the world's biggest half-marathon: the Bupa Great North Run. (269425)
Category: Disability - learning

Join the team of Roy's Runners at the Great North Run! We provide a special Roy’s Runner vest, fundraising pack, and full support with training and fundraising up to and on the day. The Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation is wholly dedicated to defeating lung cancer. We fund unique research into the early detection of lung cancer, health promotion work and lung cancer patient care. Lung cancer claims more lives than any other cancer. (1046854 / SC037596)
Category: Medical & health - cancer

Variety, the Children's Charity is dedicated to improving the lives of children who are disabled or disadvantaged. Our objective is to increase their independence, level of confidence and self esteem. We also aim to improve physical health allowing them to spend more time with friends & family. (209259)
Category: Children's - disability

World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF UK) is the principal UK charity dedicated to cancer prevention through a healthy diet, nutrition and weight management. WCRF UK has a worldwide vision and a unique mission, which it fulfils through its partnership of education and cancer research programmes, designed to benefit supporters, health professionals, the general public and children. WCRF UK's education and scientific research programmes are mostly funded by donations from the general public. (1000739)
Category: Medical & health - cancer