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Boston Marathon

20 April 2009

Be part of the world's oldest annual marathon by joining the Breakthrough team in the Boston Marathon. With a fast course and competitive field, this race is for the serious runners amongst you.

Entry

Registration for the 2009 Boston Marathon is now open. If you have your own place through the online entry system we would be delighted to have you on the Breakthrough team.

Runners

All runners will receive:

  • Top quality Breakthrough running vest

  • Fundraising pack including sponsor forms and fundraising tips

  • Online sponsorship facility to help with your fundraising

  • Runners' online discussion group

  • Full support from a designated member of Breakthrough staff

Fundraising

Fundraising can be a daunting task but the Breakthrough team will be on hand to help you all the way. When you receive your runner’s pack this will include plenty of fundraising advice and ideas but if you would like to get started now please take a look at our fundraising tips.

Fundraising Online

Fundraising is now even easier as you can do all your fundraising online at www.bmycharity.com/breakthrough.

It takes 5 minutes to create your online fundraising page which you can then email to all your contacts who can sponsor you online.

To get started, click www.bmycharity.com/breakthrough and choose the Boston Marathon option. You will be asked to write a few words about yourself and hey presto, your page will be generated. You will then receive emails instructing you how to send your page to your friends and family.





For further information

Running Team
running@breakthrough.org.uk
Tel: 020 7025 2422

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