SPARKS runners and trekkers continue to contribute to our annual fundraising, by taking part in physical challenges such as the Flora London Marathon, Michelob Ultra London Triathlon and the ING New York Marathon, and other overseas events.
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The 2008 Flora London Marathon, starting from Blackheath Common and finishing in Whitehall, is the ultimate personal challenge.
This world famous marathon runs through top London landmarks including the London Eye, the Houses of Parliament and the Tower of London.
Join the SPARKS London Marathon running team in 2008
Email [email protected] or phone 020 7799 2111 to find out more about joining us for the Flora London Marathon on the 13th April 2008.
The application process for SPARKS Charity Places will open in August.
There are two ways you can join the SPARKS running team:
Golden Bond Runner
SPARKS have guaranteed places in the Flora London Marathon and we would love you to join our team!
As a Golden Bond runner we ask you to raise a minimum of £1,500, and we will support you all the way.
To apply for your guaranteed place simply contact us today and request a registration form.
Own Place Runner
If you got through the ballot and have your own place we would still love you to run as part of the SPARKS team and raise vital funds to help more babies be born healthy and stay healthy.
You will receive the same benefits and support as a Golden Bond runner and all you need to do is contact us and let us know!
As a SPARKS London Marathon runner you will receive:
• Fundraising pack including fundraising guide and sponsorship form
• Training guide
• Training run
• SPARKS t-shirt
• Professional SPARKS running vest
• SPARKS water bottle
• SPARKS cap
• Post race reception with a complimentary massage and hot meal for all SPARKS runners
• Cheer squads around the course
• Full support from a dedicated member of staff at SPARKS
SPARKS runners in 2006 had a truly memorable experience:
Thank you to everyone at SPARKS! Once again you guys have provided fantastic support and it has been a pleasure to be involved with you again. I must say that I very much appreciated the massage, shower, food combo after the race although my legs have still not fully recovered! Jeremy Cross, Berkshire, 2006
Thanks again for everything that you laid on for myself and friends and family on Sunday, it really was one of the most amazing experiences I have ever been through! Rob Kirby, Surrey, 2006
I just wanted to thank you and the SPARKS team for the incredible facilities you provided last week. The run was made all the more enjoyable (did I really say that?) by having the shower/massage/meeting facilities afterwards and it was much appreciated by us all. It was great to meet you and your colleagues and your enthusiasm gave us all a lot of inspiration. Lee Sims, Essex, 2006
For more information please contact Shelley on 020 7340 0672 or email [email protected]
If you would like to fundraise for SPARKS by completing a Challenge Event or by doing a something completely different, we would love to support you in your efforts.
Please contact Shelley on 020 7340 0672 or email [email protected] or Kags on 020 7340 0692 or email [email protected]
If you don’t fancy running, swimming or cycling your socks off, you can still support SPARKS by volunteering at one of our events. Please contact us on [email protected]