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Our chosen charities reflect wide local interests. We are supporting the help given
to local children by Anna's Hope, a charity inspired by Anna Olivia Hughes who
tragically died from a brain tumour aged only 3 years. Brain tumours are the
biggest cancer killer of children and young people in the UK and the lives of those
who survive can be significantly compromised. The charity works with the children’s
cancer ward at Addenbrookes Hospital in Cambridge, where Anna underwent
treatment, providing support from diagnosis, throughout treatment, and after. They
fund an Anna's Hope 'Specialist Paediatric Neuro Oncology' Nurse who works at
Addenbrookes and in the local community, and are working with Addenbrookes on
new rehabilitation projects for those children most severely affected. Whether you’re running the 10K or going along as a spectator, the chances are you’ll be on Wildlife Trust land at some point on race day. The Wildlife Trust is based in Cambourne and much of the course is on land managed by the Trust. The Trust works to improve the habitats of local wildlife and help to protect rare species such as otter, dormouse and barn owl. Managing 129 nature reserves across Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Northamptonshire and Peterborough, the charity offers reserves which are free to visit and enjoyable for all the family. 95% of the population live within five miles of one of their reserves. To find out more about the Wildlife Trust visit www.wildlifebcnp.org, follow the Trust on Twitter, or why not become a member by telephoning 01954 713543? The Cambridge & Coleridge Athletics Trust supports athletes in Cambridge & South Cambridgeshire, helping to provide the best facilities, training and equipment to everyone who wishes to take part in athletics. We don't expect our runners to raise money for charity themselves, but of course they are very welcome to do so if they like. It doesn't have to be for one of our official charities either. If you do want to support one of our official charities, you can set up your own fundraising website at justgiving.com. Follow the links below: Anna's Hope: http://www.justgiving.com/annashope/ The Wildlife Trusts: http://www.justgiving.com/twtbcnp/ You can also make a donation directly using those links. |
  
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