Celebrity Chef Tony Tobin appeals to London Marathon runners to join the NSPCC team

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Celebrity Chef Tony Tobin Appeals to London Marathon Runners to Join the NSPCC Team

Celebrity Chef, Tony Tobin is urging runners who are signed up for the Virgin London Marathon 2010 to add extra meaning to their 26.2 miles by raising money for the NSPCC's Child's Voice Appeal.

Individuals who have been allocated a place in the main draw for the race have now been notified, and Tony Tobin, who will run the 2010 London Marathon for the NSPCC is appealing for those people to join the charity's team and fundraise for the NSPCC.

It is hoped that the event will raise near to £1m for the Child's Voice Appeal, which aims to raise £50 million to maintain and grow the NSPCC's helplines, text and online counselling services.

Celebrity Chef Tony Tobin Appeals to London Marathon Runners to Join the NSPCC Team

Celebrity Chef, Tony Tobin, said: "I am delighted to be part of teamGO for 2010's London Marathon and fully support the NSPCC's plans to extend both their vital ChildLine service and their Helpline for adults who are concerned about a child.

"Deciding to set a personal challenge and fundraise is no easy task, however I believe that taking that step and knowing you are doing it to support others certainly drives you forward and makes you determined to achieve your goals. The incentive of being part of teamGO is knowing that the vital funds you raise will benefit vulnerable children and young people and I hope more people will join our team."

Runners who join the NSPCC London Marathon teamGO will receive a pack which includes: • Sponsorship forms

Training advice
NSPCC running vest
A chance to meet other team members at a training day
Regular newsletters
Dedicated cheering teams around the course to help support their efforts
Celebrations at our post-race reception and a well-earned massage

Sarah Foster, NSPCC fundraiser, said: "Taking part in the London Marathon is a great event with an incredible atmosphere. Sadly, a third of children who call ChildLine can't get through to talk to someone. By raising money at this event you will be helping answer many more children's cries for help so that no voice goes unheard. Please help us by pulling on your trainers, donning your fundraising cap and helping to bring in the pounds for the NSPCC."

Any runners who are signed up to take part in next year's London Marathon on 25 April 2010 and would like to find out more about running for the NSPCC, should call Sarah Foster on 020 7825 2621 or email gorunning@nspcc.org.uk

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