Charities
How you can help...
Thank you to all the charity runners who took part in the Bupa Great Manchester Run.
Raising much needed funds for worthy causes is a vital ingredient of the Bupa Great Run Series - last year our runners raised millions for a wide range of charities.
Alzheimers Society Alzheimer's Society is Bupa's nominated charity for the 2010 Bupa Great Run series - working together to support people today and fund a cure for tomorrow. 1 in 3 people over 65 will die with dementia. We need your help. Join the Alzheimer's Society team today.
British Heart Foundation Every day, the British Heart Foundation saves lives, through funding groundbreaking research, by providing the vital information that helps people keep their own hearts healthy and through our support and care for patients and families. But to continue to save lives we need your help, because it's only by working together that we can beat heart disease.
British Red Cross 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 and when the crisis is over, we help people recover and move on with their lives.
Cancer Research UK Cancer Research UK is the world's leading charity dedicated to beating cancer through research. We support research into all aspects of cancer through the work of more than 4,500 scientists, doctors and nurses. We are funded entirely by the public so it’s only with your help we can work on finding new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer.
Cystic Fibrosis Trust Cystic Fibrosis is one of the UK's most common life-threatening inherited diseases affecting over 8,500 youngsters.
There is presently no cure.
We are funding ground-breaking clinical trials right now to replace the gene that causes CF with a healthy copy. This has the potential to save over 100,000 lives worldwide.
Run with Team CF and help us See Off CF.
Guide Dogs Please join Team Guide Dogs and help us transform the lives of blind and partially-sighted people throughout the UK. The guide dogs service receives no government funding and depends entirely on public donations, so make your run count - we'll support you every step of the way.
Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research Named after our bright yellow shirts, the Banana Army is about having fun whilst doing something extremely positive to help people with blood cancers. It doesn’t matter if you are new to the events or an experienced athlete – everyone is welcome & we’ll look after you making sure you have a great time! Since we began 50 years ago, Leukaemia & Lymphoma Research has been the leader in the field of blood cancer research and is passionately committed to saving lives.
Macmillan Cancer Support Macmillan Cancer Support improves the lives of people affected by cancer. We provide practical, medical, emotional and financial support and push for better cancer care. Cancer affects us all. We can all help. We are Macmillan. You can support our vital work by taking on one of the Great Runs
MIND Mind is the leading mental health charity in England and Wales. For over 60 years we have been working to create a better life for everyone with experience of mental distress.
This week in the UK, more than:
80 people will kill themselves
2000 people will be admitted to a mental health hospital
250 000 people will visit their doctor about a mental health problem
The Stroke Association Join The Stroke Association team and take up the challenge. You will be supported by our cheering squads and friendly staff.
Race alongside world-class athletes and take in a fantastic and memorable experience. Run for The Stroke Association and help all those affected by Stroke.
Epilepsy Research UK We aim to substantially increase the funding available for research into the causes, treatment and prevention of epilepsy.
MS Society The MS Society is the UK's largest charity for people affected by multiple sclerosis (MS).
The Christie The Christie, Manchester is one of the largest cancer treatment centres in Europe, treating around 40,000 patients each year.
Diabetes UK Diabetes UK is the largest organisation in the UK working for people with diabetes and funding research into the condition.
Marie Curie Cancer Care Make it your year to help care for people with cancer. If you have a place or want to apply for one – call us today.
CLIC Sargent Every day 10 children are diagnosed with cancer. We need you to run for CLIC Sargent & raise money to improve their lives.
NSPCC We're here to end cruelty to children by fighting for their rights, listening, helping them and making them safe.
Anthony Nolan Anthony Nolan finds matches for leukaemia patients who need a lifesaving transplant
Scope Scope is a leading disability charity, who support disabled people and their families.
Yorkshire Cancer Research We fund world class research into the causes and cures of cancer at 5 centres of excellence across Yorkshire.
RNLI The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Run for the RNLI and show them your support!
Kidney Research Uk Right now, over three million lives in the UK are threatened by chronic kidney disease. Please support us.
Breakthrough Breast Cancer Breakthrough Breast Cancer is a pioneering charity dedicated to saving lives through research, campaigning and education.
Bowel Cancer UK Someone dies of bowel cancer every 30 minutes. Make a difference and run for Bowel Cancer UK.
RNID RNID is the
charity providing
advice and support for the 9
million people who are deaf
and hard of hearing
in the UK.
The Prostate Cancer Charity Prostate cancer kills one man every hour.The Prostate Cancer Charity funds research,support,information,and campaigning.
The Ear Trust The aims of the Ear Trust are to help people with significant hearing and other ear problems
StreetGames UK Ltd An organisation for developing sporting opportunities for young people living in the country's most deprived areas