How do I apply for my own place in the 2009 Flora London Marathon Official Entry Ballot?
How do I apply for a Macmillan Golden Bond place?
How much money do I have to raise?
When do I find out whether I've been successful in obtaining a place?
What is your 'own' place?
What is a 'Team Macmillan Golden Bond Place'?
What kind of support will Macmillan give me if I join the team?
I haven't run a marathon before so will Macmillan help me with my training?
What happens if I get injured?
When will I get my race number?
Where can I find more specific information about the event?
What difference will I make?
How do I apply for my own place in the 2009 Flora London Marathon Official Entry Ballot?
The Flora London Marathon Official Entry Ballot is now closed. The result of this ballot will be mailed to you in early October 2008. If you are unsuccessful in the ballot or didn't have a chance to apply, then all is not lost. You can apply for a Team Macmillan Golden Bond place. To apply simply complete and return our Golden Bond application form [pdf, 124kb].
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How do I apply for a Team Macmillan Golden Bond place?
Macmillan Cancer Support purchase our Golden Bond places directly from the Flora London Marathon. In return for one of our Golden Bond places we ask for a minimum sponsorship pledge of £1,900 (not including Gift Aid).
To apply simply complete and return our Golden Bond application form [pdf, 124kb]. Following the Flora London Marathon Official Entry Ballot results announcement, in early October, you need to contact Macmillan by either emailing londonmarathon@macmillan.org.uk or phoning 020 7840 7878, and notify us if you have been successful in obtaining your own place or whether you would like to continue with your application for one of our Team Macmillan Golden Bond places.
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How much do I have to raise?
We ask that all our Golden Bond runners pledge to raise a minimum of £1,900 (not including Gift Aid). This will be due in two months after the event (26 June 2009). Of course we'll give you all the encouragement and support you'll need to make sure you smash that target.
If you have your own place then we just ask you to raise as much as possible and we'll provide you with the same level of care and support that our Golden Bond runners receive.
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When do I find out whether I've been successful in obtaining a place?
The results of the Flora London Marathon Official Entry Ballot will be announced in early October 2008 – you will be sent a letter informing you of whether you have been successful or not together with a Flora London Marathon magazine.
We will start allocating our Golden Bond places once the ballot results have been announced. Please contact us as soon as you have received your ballot result. If you are successful we'd love to have you on the team. However, if you are unsuccessful we may be able to offer you one of our Golden Bond places.
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What is your 'own' place?
Your 'own place' means that you have registered online for the 2009 Flora London Marathon Official Entry Ballot directly through the Flora London Marathon website. Plus you would have paid an entry fee of £32.00 directly to Flora London Marathon.
When the Official Entry Ballot results are announced in early October 2008, you will receive a letter from Flora London Marathon stating that you have a place in the Marathon together with an 'Accepted Magazine'! If this is the case, congratulations and we'd be delighted for you to join Team Macmillan so please contact us by either emailing londonmarathon@macmillan.org.uk or phoning 020 7840 7878 and let us know that you would like to join Team Mac.
From this point you will then receive a Fundraising and Training Pack with a cover letter stating 'Congratulations and welcome to Team Macmillan! We are delighted to hear that you have gained your own place in the 2009 Flora London Marathon, and are extremely grateful that you have chosen to be a proud part of our charity team.'
In regards to sponsorship, we ask you to raise as much as possible.
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What is a 'Team Macmillan Golden Bond Place'?
A 'Team Macmillan Golden Bond place' means that you have completed a Team Macmillan Golden Bond Place Application Form and returned it to us.
Following the Flora London Marathon Official Entry Ballot results announcement, in early October 2008, you need to contact Macmillan by either emailing londonmarathon@macmillan.org.uk or phoning 020 7840 7878, and notify us if you have been successful in obtaining your own place or whether you would like to continue with your application for one of our Team Macmillan Golden Bond places.
If you are successful, you will receive written confirmation from Macmillan with your Fundraising and Training Pack and your letter will state 'Congratulations and welcome to Team Macmillan! We are delighted to confirm your Golden Bond place with us for the 2009 Flora London Marathon'. You will also receive a comprehensive fundraising pack and a registration fee form for £1.00 (for purposes of Macmillan claiming back VAT).
In regards to sponsorship, we ask you to pledge a minimum of £1,900 (not including Gift Aid).
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What kind of support will Macmillan give me if I join the team?
The results of the Flora London Marathon Official Entry Ballot will be announced in early October 2008 – you will be sent a letter informing you of whether you have been successful or not together with a Flora London Marathon magazine. We will start allocating our Golden Bond places once the ballot results have been announced. Please contact us as soon as you have received your ballot result. If you are successful we'd love to have you on the team. However, if you are unsuccessful we may be able to offer you one of our Golden Bond places.
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I haven't run a marathon before so will Macmillan help me with my training?
Of course! When you sign up to run the Flora London Marathon with Team Macmillan we will provide you with a comprehensive training pack and regular newsletters full of top training tips, including advice from our Team Macmillan patrons. We will also advise you of other useful sources of information to help you prepare for the big day.
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What happens if I get injured?
If you get injured whilst training we recommend you contact your GP, physio or specialist sports injury clinic. They will be able to advise you if you are fit enough to run. If you do need to withdraw you will need to let the London Marathon race organisers know as soon as possible. Please also let Macmillan know so that we can advise you about transferring your place.
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When will I get my race number?
At the beginning of April you will receive your Official Programme from the race organisers. This will include full details about the London Marathon exhibition which you will need to attend to pick up your race number. The exhibition will take place from 22-25 April 2008. Details of how to register for the race plus everything else you need to know will be contained in your Team Macmillan pre-race newsletters.
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Where can I find more specific information about the event?
What difference will I make?
The Flora London Marathon is one of the biggest fundraising events that we take part in, raising over £1.2 million for people affected by cancer.
The money raised from this event goes such a huge way to help people affected by cancer, for example:
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£144 could fund a Macmillan nurse for one day, providing practical and emotional support for people living with cancer and their families.
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£220 could fund 1,000 copies of The Cancer Guide, providing information about cancer, its treatment and care, and lists of helpful organisations.
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£38,782 could fund a Cancer Information and Support Services Manager for one year, who will ensure that people affected by cancer have access to good quality, comprehensive and appropriate information and support.
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£293,000 could pay for the Macmillan Benefits Helpline for one year, enabling staff and volunteers to ensure that cancer patients are receiving the benefits and financial support that they are entitled to.
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Approximately £2.5million could pay for a day oncology unit (depending on size, location and facilities)
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