Great news for charity runners

MARIE Curie Cancer Care is appealing for help from kind-hearted Oldhamers keen to get fit.

Organisers of The Great Manchester Run have re-opened the ballot for places for the first time after the initial 28,000 positions were filled within a week.

Marie Curie Cancer Care is hoping to raise much-needed funds in the Oldham area to provide care for terminally ill cancer patients and needs Oldhamers to sign up and help.

Local Marie Curie representative Michelle Bate said: “If you fancy joining tens of thousands of people pouring through the heart of Manchester then the Great Manchester Run is for you.

“At 10km it’s still a big challenge, but you’ve got until May 15 to get into peak condition.”

Everyone who signs up to take part for Marie Curie Cancer Care will automatically become a part of the Daffodil Team.

Every Daffodil Team member receives a training guide, a free Nike Dri-FIT technical race vest and a cheering kit for family and friends.

Michelle added: “If your new year’s resolution is to get fit, training for a Great Run is the ideal way to ensure you keep to it.

“You’ll also have the extra satisfaction of knowing that every step you take is helping us raise much-needed funds for local cancer patients.

“Every £20 raised will provide an hour of Marie Curie nursing care.

“The most important thing is to register for your place now before they run out.”


To find out more about Marie Curie Cancer Care’s Daffodil Team, call 08700-340 040 or visit www.mariecurie.org.uk/running