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Virgin London Marathon 2013

Age UK are delighted to announce their partnership with YouthNet as the 2013 official charity partnership of the Virgin London Marathon! Apply to join our team and help us solve loneliness and isolation. 

Join Team Run for it in 2013!

As one of the official charities of the Virgin London Marathon, Age UK, alongside our partners YouthNet, are looking for keen runners for next year's race! We'd love you to join our team and help us solve loneliness and isolation for older people. You can apply for a guaranteed golden bond place on our team at opens link in new window www.runforit.org.uk/sign-up.

What you need to know

When: 21 April 2013
Where: London
Distance: 26.2 miles
Registration fee: £100
Minimum sponsorship target: £1,850 (excluding gift aid)
Deadline: First come, first served - subject to fundraising ideas!
 
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Our mission

YouthNet and Age UK have teamed up with a mission in mind – ending loneliness and isolation for those in later life. We will recruit young volunteers to deliver IT training to older people and get them up to speed with the digital world.

Whether it’s saving money shopping online, capturing meaningful moments on a digital camera, or stocking up with a supermarket home delivery, we can help older people stay in touch with loved ones and the fast-paced world around them. You can find out more by looking at our dedicated website opens link in new window www.runforit.org.uk for more information about our partnership.

Fundraising and training support

As part of the team you will help us support some of the most isolated older people in the UK. We'd love to have you on board and as part of our support package you will receive:

  • regular newsletters,
  • a personalised running vest and t-shirt,
  • training and fundraising support by email and on the phone,
  • the loudest cheers on the day at multiple points along the course,
  • a dedicated training day with our running team,
  • a post-race party with goodie bags, buffet food and a massage to soothe your aching muscles!

Thank you!

Massive thank you to all of the Age UK runners on the 2012 Virgin London Marathon - you did an amazing job and we are so grateful for your support of Age UK. Many thanks also go to our cheering squads along the course helping the team along, and all the volunteers who helped us ease the aches and pains of our team members. For photos of the day, please visit opens link in new window www.facebook.com/teamageuk.

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