Support is needed along the routes of some of the UK's most exciting events including:
- the Virgin London Marathon,
- Bupa Great North Run and
- London to Cambridge Bike Ride
- Brighton Marathon
- adidas Women's 5K Challenge
- Middlesex County Cricket Club
- ...and many more!
What we need from you
We need volunteers to stand at our heavily branded cheering points and shout and cheer for our fantastic runners and cyclists.
At selected events, we also need volunteers to help out at our post race parties and undertake bucket collections. Plus we're always on the lookout for volunteer photographers to capture the day and qualified or trainee massage therapists to give our runners a well-earned massage after their long run.
What you'll get
- Free Breakthrough t-shirt
- Breakthrough cheering materials
- Full briefing
- Snacks on the day
- Thank you letter
How to join our cheering squad
If you would be interested in helping Breakthrough by volunteering at one of our events, please download and fill in our enquiry form. Please then email it or post it to the addresses detailed. A member of the Events Team will then contact you with further information.
For more information, please contact The Events Team on 020 7025 2422 or at running@breakthrough.org.uk
"It was a real support to me to watch out for your cheerers - every time I saw them they gave me a lift, and the last group at mile 25 was what I needed to push through to the end. Thank you for that" Sandra McDermid, 2010 Breakthrough Runner
