Organised by Ataxia UKJoin the Great North Run for Ataxia UK on 8 Sep! Run from Newcastle to South Shields, enjoying live music & vibrant crowds. Support research & make a real difference. Receive a free running vest, fundraising pack, & full support. Join the fun today!
Great North Run 2024 · 8 September 2024 ·
Experience the excitement of running in the world’s biggest & best half marathon alongside 60,000 participants from dedicated athletes, celebrities, to causal and first-time enthusiasts. The Great North Run which stretches through a scenic 13.1 miles from the vibrant streets of Newcastle to the picturesque coast of South Shields, is an experience like no other.
Whether it's your first half marathon or your tenth, the electrifying atmosphere, complete with lively music zones and enthusiastic crowd support, will propel you to the finish line.
Your participation will not only be a feat of athletic & personal achievement but also of heart & spirit driving critical research and providing essential support for those affected by ataxia.
This September, we're aiming to raise £10,000. Whether you run with us or sponsor someone, your involvement is crucial. Together, we can reach our goal and make a significant impact. Visit the event page to support our runners directly by clicking on their names.
Ataxia disrupts balance, coordination, and speech, and affects over 10,500 in the UK. Despite its challenges, there's hope. Ataxia UK, the leading charity in this effort, has invested £7 million in research since 2000, with every £1 leading to £5 in further funding.
Our magazine and e-newsletters are full of advice and information, our website is often the first port of call for those that are newly diagnosed, and our online forums provide much-needed peer support from home. We offer free membership and vital support from the difficult time of first diagnosis through all the challenges people with ataxia face.
Ataxia UK receives no government funding, relying crucially on fundraising efforts from events and challenges by our dedicated supporters and their generous friends, family, and colleagues who sponsor them — like you! Every contribution, no matter how small, moves us closer to our goal.
Join us in our vision to beat ataxia. Participate in the race or sponsor a runner, and help us advance towards a cure. Your support is vital for a future free from ataxia. Together, we can overcome the challenges of this condition.
For more information on the event please go to: https://www.ataxia.org.uk/get-involved/events-and-fundraising/challenges/runs/great-north-run-2024/
Contact Ataxia UK at fundraising@ataxia.org.uk or 020 7582 1444.
"Inspired by my mother's struggle with Cerebral Ataxia, I laced up my trainers and embraced the challenge of GNR23 to raise crucial funds and increase awareness. The experience was not only personally fulfilling but also humbling, witnessing thousands of individuals passionately pushing for their respective causes.
Throughout the journey, Team Ataxia stood firmly by our side, providing constant support with countdown updates, fundraising options, and valuable training tips. Their unwavering commitment, from start to finish, played a pivotal role in our success. A heartfelt thank you for being an integral part of this incredible journey!"
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