Great North Run

Apply for a charity place for the Great North Run

We’re delighted to announce that we have charity places for the famous Great North Run, the world’s largest half-marathon event.

Fundraising

We kindly ask you to fundraise a minimum of £350 to support our vital work. Download our fundraising pack and sponsorship form to get you started.

Email challenges@willen-hospice.org.uk if you have any questions.

Apply for charity place

Name(Required)

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Date of birth(Required)

Gender(Required)

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Phone number(Required)

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Name of event you are applying for:(Required)

Have you taken part in a charity fundraising event before?(Required)

If yes, date of event, charity you supported, what was the event and how much raised:

Does your employer operate a matched giving scheme?(Required)

Yes

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If yes, who is your employer?

I aim to raise:(Required)

I will achieve my fundraising target by...(Required)

Why would you like to raise funds for Willen Hospice?(Required)

If you are applying for a London Marathon place, you MUST have entered the general ballot. Please tell us the date you entered the ballot:

Would you like a Willen Hospice t-shirt? If so, which size do you need?(Required)

How did you hear about this charity place?

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Any past preferences you have stated with regards to post and phone will be maintained. If you would rather not hear from us, or would like to change how we contact you, please get in touch by email to supportercare@willen-hospice.org.uk or call 01908 303050.

In a typical year...

£11.23

our cost, per minute

11,000

phone calls to patients at home

600

fabulous volunteers

700

patients cared for at home

3,200

home visits

300

patients at the hospice

18,000

of cups of tea

290

counselling sessions

DONATE

We can only provide the care we do thanks to the incredible generosity of our community, through their continued volunteering, fundraising and donations throughout the year. Your donation will enable us to continue providing care and support to those facing a life-limiting diagnosis, and to support their loved ones.