Keen to take part in the world’s biggest ever marathon on Sunday 3 October? All is not lost! You still have a chance of getting a place by applying to run for a charity – the list below is a great place to start. Find a cause you’re interested in, then click on the arrows for more information about how to apply, or get in touch with them right away to secure your place on the Start Line.
US Charity places
American Cancer Society Team DetermiNation
Contact Elyse Siwinski on 312-279-7278
Help us free the World from the pain and suffering of cancer.
American Institute for Cancer Research
Contact Gregory Franks on 202 600 3018
With Team AICR, you're not just running a race, you're aspiring to make a difference in the fight against cancer. Join our cancer prevention squad & learn what preventative steps you can take to reduce your cancer risk.
Autism Speaks
Contact Jennifer DiPalma on 646-427-3690
Autism Speaks is dedicated to solutions for individuals with autism and their families through advocacy, support and advancing research into causes and better interventions for autism spectrum disorder and related conditions, while increasing understanding and acceptance of people with autism spectrum disorder.
Back on My Feet (BoMF)
Contact The Team on 215-772-1080
Back on My Feet, a national organization operating in 13 major cities coast to coast, combats homelessness through the power of running, community support and essential employment and housing resources.
Boston Children's Hospital
Contact Ali Felcher on (857) 218-3568
Help Boston Children's change the future of health for every child, here and around the world.
Endure to Cure Pediatric Cancer Foundation
Contact Jason Sissel on 866-400-2121
Endure to Cure is an award-winning pediatric cancer foundation whose programs bring hope, inspiration and financial assistance to children in cancer treatment and their families.
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Contact Matthew Driscoll on 800-876-7522
Join Fred's Team and support any area of cancer research at Memorial Sloan Kettering.
Organization for Autism Research - RUN for AUTISM
Contact Sean Flynn on 703-243-8020
Organization for Autism Research (OAR) is the only autism organization which focuses solely on applied research. We fund research studies that investigate treatments, educational approaches, and statistical aspects of autism. RUN for AUTISM is the charity running programme of OAR
PAWS Chicago – TEAM PAWS
Contact Carrie Cihasky on 773-475-3315
PAWS Chicago is one of the largest No Kill Shelters in the United States helping save homeless pets not only in the Chicago area, but across the nation and world. Join TEAM PAWS Chicago and become part of a community of nearly 5,000 people who, since 2005, have saved more than 16,000 homeless animals.
Smile Train - Team EMPOWER
Contact Julie on (212) 481- 8983
One Charity. One Goal. One Team. Smile Train's mission is to provide every child born with a cleft the opportunity to live a full and productive life. By empowering local doctors in some of the world's poorest countries with the tools, the training and the funding, we can provide free surgery for children, giving them not only a new smile but a second chance at life.
St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
Contact Susan Graham on 901-232-5572
Families never receive a bill from St. Jude for treatment, travel, housing or food – because all a family should worry about is helping their child live. Make your miles count, register to run as a St. Jude Hero.
The Crohn's & Colitis Foundation - Team Challenge
Contact Kat Gunsur-Smith on (646) 632-5734
Team Challenge is the endurance training and fundraising program of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. The Foundation is a non-profit, volunteer-driven organization dedicated to finding the cures to Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, as well as providing education and support to the 1.6 million Americans living with these debilitating diseases.
Tuesday's Children
Contact Kristen Bradley 516-562-9000
Tuesday's Children is a response and recovery organization who cares for communities impacted by loss.
Endure to Cure Pediatric Cancer Foundation
Contact Jason Sissel on 866-400-2121
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation
Contact Lauren Charamut on 203-652-0236
Runwell a Program of Caron Treatment Centers
Contact Kevin Peter on 610-743-6101
Save the Children USA
Contact Rebecca Edwards on 475-999-3380
The Michael J. Fox Foundation
Contact Liz Berger on 212-509-0995 ext. 320
Children of Peru Foundation
Herren Project
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