Over the next few months of training you will go through some great times, and some tough times – but all the hard work will pay off in April, when you run past the finish line. What a fantastic achievement!

People with arthritis can go through a similar struggle completing everyday tasks. It can take over half an hour just to get dressed in the morning - a huge achievement in itself. Imagine going through the daily grind of work and chores with the added factor of constant pain - just getting through the day can be an accomplishment!

Arthritis Care is the UK’s largest charity working with and for all people who have arthritis. We offer support and information through our free and confidential helplines, website, wide-ranging publications and self-management courses. We also campaign for better services for people living with arthritis.

Arthritis doesn’t just affect older people – even children and teenagers can find themselves affected by the pain, mobility and emotion difficulties caused by arthritis.

Choose us and we will support you with:

• Ongoing support from our dedicated marathon event co-ordinator
• An invitation to our post-marathon reception for you and your guests
• An fundraising pack full of fantastic ideas to help you smash your target
• Help with press releases to your local media
• An exclusive Arthritis Care running vest

All we need from you is a guarantee to raise £1,700 to help us change lives.