Applications for the London Marathon 2020 for Disability Rights UK – open now
Thursday 12th September 2019
Disability Rights UK is now recruiting runners for London Marathon 2020 and we need you!
Click on this link to download the marathon application form
Are you eager to make a difference? Ready to make a change for Disabled people across the UK?
We are devoted to campaigning to strengthen and protect Disabled people’s rights and you can help us to raise money to support the work we do. The money that you raise goes straight back into the work the charity does in supporting some of the most disadvantaged people in society. We receive no government funding for our core work so the money raised really does make a difference!
Join #TeamDRUK and apply to run the London Marathon! By joining us you will receive:
- Running Vest or T-Shirt
- Fundraising advice, ideas and support
- Weekly emails for encouraging advice and training tips
- Your Story published on our website
Any Questions? Contact Anna via email: anna.fahy@disabilityrightsuk.org
You can support our work in lots of ways.
Fundraising can be anything from a sponsored swim to holding a bake sale. We will support you from the planning stages to the event itself! Here are a few examples of our past fundraisers:
Katie ran the 2019 London Marathon and raised £2,609
George cycled 250 miles in 15 hours and raised £2,255
Ikeni swam Lake Coniston and raised £1,823
Students from Cambourne College completed a sponsored walk and raised £140
Here are a few other ideas:
Great North Run 2020 – a fantastic running opportunity (please contact anna.fahy@disabilityrightsuk.org for an application form)
Quiz Night at the local pub
Skydive (a tick off the bucket list)
Office bake sale– Ready, Set, BAKE
Fancy Dress Friday for your school or college
If you would like to hold your own fundraising event please contact Anna Fahy on: anna.fahy@disabilityrightsuk.org for further information.
Don’t forget to register your event with us so that we can provide support and materials to get you on your way to holding a successful event.
