London Marathon
Society and Marathon background info: (PDF) (MS Word)
The Scleroderma Society now has a Gold Bond in the London marathon! After many years of being on the waiting list, we are delighted that we now have a Gold Bond and our first Gold Bond runners will make their marks in the April 2011 London Marathon. This is absolutely fantastic news and will bring about the opportunity to forward two of our primary aims: raise awareness of scleroderma and raise funds for research.
We have filled all five of the places for 2011 but look forward to hearing from people who would be interested in a place for 2012. The application process for the 2012 race will open in September 2011, so please contact us for an application form then.
All runners will receive a special Scleroderma Society running vest, fundraising support, training advice, a "Meet the Expert Training Day" in January in London, organised by the London Marathon, giving you the opportunity to find out more about running, training and nutrition, as well as a discount voucher for Adidas running kit.
The London Marathon is an exciting event, a wonderful challenge, and a rewarding experience which will stay with you for a lifetime. Running the 26.2 miles of a marathon and raising funds for charity is a very worthwhile personal challenge and we are immensely appreciative and proud of anyone who undertakes this venture on our behalf.
To register your interest, please either phone the office on 020 7000 1925 or send an email to susie@sclerodermasociety.co.uk
2009 London Marathon - our runner's story
The Scleroderma Society supports people with scleroderma and their families by providing:
- educational literature
- a telephone helpline
- a comprehensive website
- newsletter with research information
- member contact
- informal group meetings
- an annual conference
We also work to promote awareness of scleroderma among the medical profession and general public in order to improve early diagnosis and prognosis. We are a founder member of FESCA (Federation of European Scleroderma Associations), working to forward the cause of people with scleroderma on a European level.
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