Edinburgh runners asked to put in a marathon effort for ChildLine

Edinburgh runners asked to put in a marathon effort for ChildLine

The NSPCC is urging people from Edinburgh to help the charity answer every child's cry for help by running in the Edinburgh Marathon and raising funds for its ChildLine service.

Last year the charity opened a new ChildLine base in Edinburgh, so that it can answer more calls from children and young people in danger or distress and introduce new text and online counselling services. Raising funds by running in the marathon on Sunday 31st May, will help ChildLine be there for every vulnerable child who turns to the service for support.

The NSPCC has guaranteed places in the event for runners who meet a minimum sponsorship target and also wants people who have their own place in the marathon to raise funds for ChildLine.

Sarah Morley, NSPCC Community Fundraiser said: "At the moment ChildLine is able to answer two-thirds of the 2.3 million calls it receives each year from children from all parts of the UK.  But just imagine what happens to the children who turn to us for help and don't get through because we simply do not have enough resources to answer them, the first time they call. That's why we need as many people as possible to run for us. By joining the NSPCC/ChildLine team, you will do far more than running a marathon. With every penny raised you will help to make sure another child's cry for help is heard."

Runners who register with the NSPCC to join the Edinburgh marathon will receive a sponsorship pack, exclusive running vest and expert training advice. The minimum sponsor target for guaranteed places is £600. There is no target for those running in their own place.

To find out more about how you can support ChildLine by running in the Edinburgh marathon contact Sarah Morley: sarah.morley@nspcc.org.uk or call 0844 892 0212.

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For more information, or interviews please contact the Scotland media office in Glasgow on 0207 650 6767 on or out of hours mobile 0776 027 2021

Harriet Hall
NSPCC Communications Manager - Scotland
NSPCC Scotland (including ChildLine)
Tara House
46 Bath Street
Glasgow
G2 1HG
Direct Dial (in Glasgow): 0207 650 6774

www.nspcc.org.uk
www.childline.org.uk

The Child's Voice Appeal - Let no cry go unheard
When a child needs help, ChildLine and the NSPCC Helpline may be their only hope. Make sure their cries are heard by giving whatever you can to the Child's Voice Appeal.

If you have any concerns about a child or young person, you can call the NSPCC Helpline on 0808 800 5000. Children and young people can call ChildLine confidentially on 0800 1111 to find out more about how to seek help.

To support the Child's Voice Appeal, please visit www.childsvoiceappeal.org.uk