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Carer Support South Lakes

Great North Run 2021- Carer Support South Lakes

Running the 40th Great North Run, the largest half marathon in the world, on Sunday 12th September 2021, five volunteers will be taking part to raise awareness for Carer Support South Lakes and the the work they do supporting unpaid Carers.
£4,401
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Event: Great North Run 2021, on 12 September 2021
Closed on 02/02/2022
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The Great North Run is the largest half marathon in the world, taking place annually in North East England each September. Participants run between Newcastle upon Tyne and South Shields.

Carer Support South Lakes is an independent, local charity and network partner of Carers Trust. We provide a range of services to support and enhance the lives of unpaid carers of all ages throughout South Lakeland.

There are thousands of Carers in South Lakeland. Many juggle work, school, or other commitments along with their caring role, and most dont think of themselves as Carers, nor do they realise the range of services available to help them, such as access to information, emotional support, advocacy, financial support and opportunities to take a break. Taking on a caring role can lead to feelings of isolation, frustration, depression and can result in ill health.

The Coronavirus pandemic has had a massive impact on the lives and wellbeing of unpaid carers within South Lakes, increasing isolation and negatively affecting peoples health and wellbeing.

The Great North Run is an annual event that Carer Support South Lakes participates in where five volunteers raise money for unpaid Carers as well as achieving personal goals.

This years participants are Evan Shanks, Craig Dart, Martin Saunders (one of our Trustees), Alison Magee-Barker and Janette McLaughlin

The money raised will go towards 1-1 support, sitting service, wellbeing, support groups and counselling.

Your generosity is very gratefully appreciated - thank you so much!

About the charity

Each year we work with more than 1,800 unpaid Carers, 200 are Young Carers providing access to information, emotional support, advocacy, financial support & opportunities to take a break. Your donations, whether large or small, make a huge difference to unpaid Carers in our Community.

Donation summary

Total raised
£4,400.98
+ £967.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£4,400.98
Offline donations
£0.00
Direct donations
£470.00
Donations via fundraisers
£3,930.98

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