Event Charities
Want to be a partner?
If you would like to get involved in Vitality Oxford Half Marathon 2016, please get in touch.
If you are interested in finding out further information, please contact:
Imogen Wade
T: 020 3176 6870
E: imogen.wade@go2events.org.uk
Official Charity Partners
Macmillan Cancer Support

Macmillan Cancer Support
Macmillan Cancer Support are delighted to be the Lead National charity again for 2016. In 2015 we had an amazing 350 runners join Team Macmillan for the Vitality Oxford Half Marathon, and through their support we are able to help more people affected by cancer in Oxfordshire.
This year we want to be bigger and better and help even more people. When you join Team Macmillan you will receive a fundraising pack, great training tips, a FREE technical running top and lots of support.
No-one should have to face cancer alone. And with your support no one will.
Sign up to Team Macmillan, and our expert team will support you every step of the way.
Laureus Sport for Good Foundation

Laureus Sport for Good Foundation
Laureus Sport for Good Foundation uses sport to change disadvantaged young people’s lives in the UK and across the world.
Sport is our tool to reach the most excluded and help them tackle the toughest social issues, from mental health, HIV/Aids and substance abuse to crime, unemployment and gender inequality. With your support we change aspirations, provide inspirations and most importantly, help them take new paths to change their lives.
We are looking for 100 runners in the Vitality Oxford Half Marathon to join Team Sport for Good and make this a life changing run. Raise over £200 and you could help 11 out-of-school girls through a 9-month football and education programme.
So join Team Sport for Good and gain a host benefits including Mizuno kit, complete 121 training support online and in person, weekly emails and much more. Make this an unforgettable experience.
Click here for more information
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.laureus.com/run
Oxford United Community Trust

Oxford United Community Trust
The Oxford United Community Trust is a charity that aims to support everyone in Oxfordshire to be the best possible version of themselves by using the power and influence of sport to engage people in activities that help both individuals and the local community.
We deliver activities in line with our four key themes of Sports Participation and Coaching; Education Training and Employment; Health and Wellbeing and Social Inclusion to increase aspirations and ambition and support everyone to achieve their dreams.
Gold Charities
Sobell House

Sobell House
The continued work of Sobell House is reliant on public generosity from the community of Oxfordshire, of whom we serve.
Sobell House Hospice offers physical, psychological, social and spiritual care to those facing life threatening illness, death and bereavement. The focus is on quality of life, respecting the uniqueness of each person, and respect for the dignity of all users of the service.
Cancer Research UK

Cancer Research UK
Be on the team that will get you to the finish line and help fund our pioneering research to beat cancer sooner. Wear our CRUK running vest, digest our expert fundraising advice and training tips and feel the support of our cheering teams. We’ll also have a huge post-race party waiting for you at the finish line!
For more information, contact our Sports Team .
Alzheimer's Society

Alzheimer's Society
There are currently 850,000 people with dementia in the UK, with numbers set to rise to 1 million by 2025. Alzheimer’s Society is the UK’s leading support and research charity for people with dementia, their families and carers.
Join our team and run for a world without dementia.
Telephone: 0330 333 0804
Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk/oxfordhalf
Helen & Douglas House

Helen & Douglas House
We provide medical, emotional and practical support, helping families deal with the implications of living with a child who will die prematurely, so they can make the most of their time together. Over 30 years ago the people of Oxford and surrounding area joined together and helped to build Helen House.
Helen & Douglas House now needs the community to once again join together and keep this amazing place going.
We would be delighted if you ran for us!
Silver Charities
Vale House

Vale House
Vale House has one clear purpose: to care for people with dementia however severe or complicated, and to support their families.
Website: www.valehouse.org.uk
The Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary

The Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary
The Oxfordshire Animal Sanctuary is a rescue and rehoming centre based in Stadhampton. We care for dogs, cats, rabbits and guinea pigs who no longer have a home of their own. By running for us you are helping Oxfordshire’s abandoned animals. Thank you.
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.oxfordshireanimalsanctuary.org.uk
Teenage Cancer Trust

Teenage Cancer Trust
For every young person we can help, there’s another we can’t. Join us and help make sure every young person with cancer gets the care they deserve.
Website: www.teenagecancertrust.org/support-us/fundraise/events-and-challenges/run/half-marathons/oxford-half-marathon
Duchenne Children's Trust

Duchenne Children's Trust
Our mission is to fund clinical research that will help this generation of children and young adults living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Website: www.dc-trust.org
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