Could you join #TeamStAnns by running the Manchester Marathon or the Great Manchester Run next year?
You can take part in the 22nd year of the iconic Great Manchester Run on Sunday 18th May!
The epic 10km or half marathon challenge is a highlight of the hospice’s events calendar each year and an amazing way to support St Ann’s by taking up a FREE charity place.
If you’re up for a bigger challenge, you can get a discounted charity place through St Ann’s Hospice to run the Manchester Marathon on Sunday 27th April.
This is an iconic event drawing participants from all over the world to the vibrant streets of Greater Manchester. 2024 saw a record-breaking 32,000 people sign up to take on the challenge and 2025 is set to be the biggest year yet!
Maisie Grice has been connected to St Ann’s Hospice for a long time, and she’s taking on a new challenge to raise money for the charity close to her heart.
When Maisie was 11 years old her Nana was diagnosed with bowel cancer, and during some of her final weeks she stayed at the hospice’s Little Hulton site.
Maisie says: “It’s now 10 years later and I still remember the kindness, grace and care they showed not only my nana but the rest of my family as well.”
Maisie ran the Great Manchester Run 10k this year, raising an incredible £1,000 for St Ann’s Hospice. Next year, Maisie is taking on another challenge, running the Great Manchester Run half marathon.
“My nana had such great care at the hospice, it meant so much to all of us as a family. My grandad loved the hospice too, and he sadly passed away two years ago, so with both of them gone my family want to continue supporting St Ann’s Hospice.
“The hospice was a very peaceful place, and I just remember everyone being so lovely, so they are the lasting memories I have of St Ann’s Hospice all these years later.”
Whether you’re an experienced marathoner or a first-time runner, these events could be your chance to make a difference.
The St Ann’s Fundraising Team will help and guide you through with fundraising support and training plans, ad you will also get a free running vest and be able to celebrate at a post-race drinks reception.
You can sign up for a place in next year’s Manchester Marathon or Great Manchester Run by visiting www.sah.org.uk/run, or you can contact the Events Team at events@sah.org.uk or 0161 498 3631.