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18th June 2009

Places In London Half Marathon

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The Blue Cross is proud to announce that for the second year running, it is a Golden Oak charity partner of the Royal Parks Foundation Half Marathon.

The Royal Parks Half marathon starts and finishes in Hyde Park taking in famous landmarks such as Buckingham Palace, the Houses of Parliament, St James Park, Green Park and Kensington Gardens.

The Blue Cross has guaranteed places in this prestigious running event; so don’t miss out, Register Now for your place.

To secure your place on The Blue Cross team you’ll need a non-refundable deposit of £50.00 and for to endeavour to raise £300 or more in sponsorship.

If you have already secured your own place in this event then you can also join the The Blue Cross team.

All Blue Cross runners will be provided with practical tips on training and fundraising as well as your own Blue Cross running vest. On the day of the race, Blue Cross runners will be invited to a post race reception in Hyde Park where they can enjoy refreshments and celebrate with friends and family.

How your money will help

For each mile you run, The Blue Cross says the money you raise will pay for essential care at one of its hospitals:

  • 1 mile = £25 will pay for the vaccinations kittens need to protect them from life-threatening diseases
  • 3 mile = £100 will care for a cat at one of our adoption centres for a month
  • 6 mile = £150 will buy a folding cage for use in animal ambulance
  • 9 mile = £250 will cover basic veterinary health treatments for each horse that comes into one of our equine centres
  • 13.5 miles= £447 will care for a dog during its stay in one of our adoption centres.

    So what are you waiting for? Register today and help The Blue Cross continue to care for the thousands of animals in its care.

    For more information visit the official Royal Parks Half Marathon website at http://www.bluecross.org.uk/web/site/Activechallenges/RoyalParksHalfMarathon/Royal_Parks_London_half_marathon.asp or contact Heather at events@bluecross.org.uk.

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