Run Garioch charity partners step up their campaigns ahead of May race
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With just under two months to go until race day on Sunday, May 14, Run Garioch’s partner charities are off to a flying start.
This year Run Garioch will be working with four amazing local charities.
Their long-standing partners Clan Cancer Support and Inspire will be joined by two new groups, chosen after nominations from the public: Gordon Group Riding for the Disabled and Friends of the Neuro Ward.
Run Garioch relies on volunteers from its charity partners to ensure the safety and enjoyment of the thousands of runners it attracts.
In return for their assistance, Run Garioch’s partners hold a number of reserved places for all races, which can be accessed directly through the charities long after general entries close in mid-April.
Run Garioch’s charity partners also offer practical and moral support for all the runners taking up the challenge of fundraising for them on race day.
Andrew Reid, Development Manager at Inspire said: "Run Garioch is always a highlight of the event calendar for us at Inspire.
"It provides us with an opportunity to raise both vital funds for our work and increase our profile within the local community through our volunteers manning the water stations.”
Alana Welsh, Community Development Coordinator at Clan Cancer Support, said: “We are delighted to be represented at Run Garioch again this year.
"The event is a much-loved feature in the local race calendar and provides the perfect opportunity for runners of all abilities to get active whilst supporting charities in their communities.”
Run Garioch’s newest charity partners are also looking forward to their first race day.
Fiona J D Pearson, Chair of the Gordon Group Riding for the Disabled Association said: “We’re delighted to have been chosen as one of the four charities who will benefit from this year’s Run Garioch.
“It’s the perfect opportunity for us to promote and publicise our charity and show how we help mentally and physically challenged children and adults in the Aberdeenshire community to enjoy horses and horse-riding.”
She added: “We would like to wish all the runners the very best of luck and to once again thank the organisers for all their hard work in making this exciting event happen.”
Dawn Smith, Treasurer at Friends of the Neuro Ward, said: "We're absolutely delighted to be part of Run Garioch in 2023 – our 10th anniversary year.
"Every kilometre our runners do in their teddy tees will raise vital funds to help patients on the neurological wards at Aberdeen Royal Infirmary and the rehab unit at Woodend Hospital.
She added: “Given the size and popularity of Run Garioch, we also see this as a huge opportunity to raise our profile and spread the word about the amazing work our volunteers do to support the hard-working staff on the wards.”
Race Director Graham Morrison said, “We’re delighted to be working with four brilliant charities this year.
"Their support is essential to the smooth running of our event and we wish all their fundraisers the best of luck on race day.”
Run Garioch will be held on Sunday, 14 May. Entries for the PMC 5k, Dandara 10k, McWilliam Lippe Architects Half-Marathon and CP&Co. Junior Run will be available only until mid-April, unless sold out first.
Full contact details for all Run Garioch’s charity partners are available on https://www.rungarioch.co.uk/partners.
