2019 Don’t just stand there CHEER! The Great North Run is the most iconic North East half marathon with thousands of runners supporting charities This special newsletter is an urgent call out for people attending the Great North Run to get involved by giving the runners encouragement So if you are going to attend then lend a hand – or more importantly your VOICE Wave a flag or give a cheer – just let the runners know your here! BRITISH RED CROSS We are expecting a team of 100 runners to take part in this iconic half marathon for British Cross and we need you to come help us make their day extra special! Our team of runners are fundraising for Red Cross and we hope to raise £90,000 to support our work. Are you cheerful, enthusiastic and looking to be part of the buzz of this event? If so this is the volunteer role for you. Volunteer roles would involve joining us at our cheer or point helping our runners to power through those miles or welcoming them back at our Charity tent after the race. You’d be joining the Events team for one of the highlights of the fundraising calendar. If you are interested please contact Julia by email [email protected] or on 0344 412 2877 SCOPE #TeamScope – Event Day Volunteer Key skills you'll gain · Experience in events logistics · Experience as part of a fundraising team Why we need you The streets of Newcastle will once again come alive on Sunday 8 September in the 2019 Great North Run. We're creating the ultimate cheering team and are looking for enthusiastic, friendly and outgoing people to join us at our cheerpoint. Your role will help boost our fantastic runners on to the finish line and make them feel super proud of what an amazing thing they’re doing for disabled people and their families. We’ll have music, banners, flags and you’ll get a free Scope t-shirt. Mile 8 in Simonside, South Shields (near Bede Metro Station) Sunday 8 September 2019, 11.30am – 3pm (approximate timings) It would be fantastic if you’re able to volunteer for the full shift, but if you can’t then we’d be grateful for any time you’re able to give. How we will support you We will ensure you have sufficient travel plans to and from the event, as well as some information about the event logistics and what we'd like you to do. On the day, we will be on hand to support you, answer any questions and ensure you are getting the most from your day out. What we are looking for We're looking for volunteers who are enthusiastic, friendly and ready to be the loudest and proudest cheerers on the course! No experience necessary. [email protected] 020 7619 7270 DIABETES UK We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support us in with cheering our amazing team of 550 runners along at the Great North Run on 8th September. Our cheer points are: - At mile 3.6 which is on Abbotsford Road, NE10 OEU and we need cheers from 10.30am to 1pm. - At mile 10.5 which is on Prince Edward Road, NE34 5QT and we need cheerers from 11.30am to 3pm (by the finish line). This is a fun day out with an amazing festival atmosphere. This is one off and very flexible – if you can give 2 hours, great, if you would like to stay for longer – amazing! There is no previous experience needed and volunteers need only bring themselves, their loudest cheering voice and their enthusiasm. Our minimum age is 18. The points of contacts are myself (Event Coordinator) and Sophie Jackson (Event Manager): Harriet – 07896474342 Sophie – 07530 144433 ANTHONY NOLAN A massive boost at the moments when I needed it most’ – #TeamAN Great North Runner 2018 We are looking for enthusiastic supporters to cheer on our fantastic Team Anthony Nolan runners at this year’s Great North Run. With hundreds of lifesaving runners taking part in this world famous half marathon, our #TeamAN runners need all the support and motivation they can get to reach the finish line. We have a reputation for being some of the loudest and proudest cheerers on the course, so the louder you are the better! Anthony Nolan is the charity that makes lifesaving connections between people with blood cancer and incredible strangers ready to donate their stem cells. We’re saving lives right now. Three lives a day, in fact. But we can’t do it without you. Without you, there is no cure. With your support we can give #TeamAN a fantastic race day experience. You will receive your own Anthony Nolan t-shirt to wear on the day and other fun cheering goodies! We will have cheer squads at two locations along the half marathon course on Sunday 8th September 2019. You can be based at either mile 4 (near Heworth Roundabout) or mile 8 (close to Bede Metro station). We would need you to be available between 10.30am and 2.30pm, or for as long as you’re able to stay and cheer with us. Be part of the exciting atmosphere and help us spur on those running to save more lives. Join our epic cheer team by filling out https://bit.ly/2ykQ0Jo Please get in touch with Emma Collins on 0303 303 3000 or [email protected] if you have any questions’ ALHZIEMER’S SOCIETY Do you want an opportunity to take part in an amazing charity event day experience, to do something incredible, and to change people’s lives? Join our Great North Run volunteer team on Sunday 8th September 2019 and unite with our runners in the fight against dementia! You'll be cheering runners aboard the top deck of our cheer bus as they take on the famous Great North Run! Just for a few hours! We're flexible and any time you can give really will help. By cheering on our team from our cheer bus you will play a vital role on the day and will be supporting the amazing work our team of runners are doing for Alzheimer’s Society, and for all those that are affected by dementia. This is a great opportunity to meet new people, have fun and help maximise the fundraising from our runners in the fight against dementia. It will also look great on your CV, showing that you can have real commitment to a good cause. In return for your time and energy, we will make sure you look the part by providing you with an Alzheimer’s Society t-shirt and cheering equipment. In return for your time and energy, we will make sure you look the part by providing you with an Alzheimer’s Society t-shirt and cheering equipment. We hope to see you there! https://bit.ly/2ZlSeUI THE PROSTATE CANCER UK The Great North Run is the largest half marathon in the world, taking place annually in North East England each September. We have over 500 amazing participants running between Newcastle upon Tyne and South Shields. Come join us in cheering on our runners and make it a day to remember for our runners! Our Cheer Volunteers; · Spot our runners at the cheer points. · Encourage and motivate our runners as they pass our supporter zone. Use my energy and enthusiasm and make lots of noise to cheer! When? · Sunday 8th September · Between 10am – 4pm (whenever you can, don’t have to for the whole day) Where? Cheering Point: Mile 8 - A1300 John Reid Road, nearest metro stations Bede or Simonside (more info once signed up) Aged 16 and over for cheerers Corin Heney [email protected] or fill out this form https://bit.ly/2YLljwG GUIDE DOGS Cheerers straight to bus location Please make your own way to your cheering location. However, please be aware roads will be closed so plan your route in advance. If you arrive early enough, parking will be available next to the Little Chef, just off the roundabout although you will not be able to exit from here until the roads reopen. Ensure you arrive at your cheering location between 9.30 am – 10.00 am Note: This section of the route closes at 9:45am when the bus will pull into position. Cheering Point Band near your location: APU (bands are not guaranteed to be directly adjacent to the bus) Equipment provided for bus: All equipment will be on the bus when you board. Please do not decorate the bus until the bus is in position General Information: Please bring your own refreshments There will be 1 toilet located next to your bus Estimated departure time from cheering location: 13.30 Race start – 10:10 wheelchairs Elite Women – 10:15 Elite Men & Masses – 10:40 STEPH HAYAT 07803588117 SPINAL RESEARCH Be part of something incredible and volunteer with us at the 2019 Great North Run. HOW YOU CAN HELP We need cheerers who have lots of enthusiasm to make lots of noise to encourage our runners as they pass by. Cheers and encouragement really do help all our runners around the course and ensure we provide our supporters with a memorable event experience. We will provide you with a t-shirt and cheer materials. No previous experience is needed and we will give you a briefing pack and more information closer to the event day. The satisfaction that you’re helping to change the future of spinal cord injury.