Charities

Jane Tomlinson’s York 10K, like the sister event in Leeds, is a not-for-profit event, set up to raise funds for a whole range of charities. The partner charities below benefit from entries to the event. Those who take part are encouraged to raise funds for the charity or good cause close to their own heart.

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Jane's Appeal

www.janesappeal.com Registered Charity No. 1113894

The Jane Tomlinson Appeal was established by the late Jane Tomlinson CBE to raise funds for children's and cancer charities.

The charities that have benefited from Jane's support cover all areas related to ill health and particularly cancer, including medical research, cancer treatment and specialist care.

To date over £2.6million has been raised and Jane's family led by Mike Tomlinson is determined to continue the great work started by Jane.  The Jane Tomlinson Appeal is an innovative fund raiser which is committed to keeping administration costs low so that every donation received is put to the best possible use. Jane was determined to help others and we at The Jane Tomlinson Appeal are committed to keeping her inspirational leadership and determination alive for the benefit of others.

If you wish to make a donation please visit: www.justgiving.com/janetomlinson

Partner Charities

www.coco.org.uk Registered Charity No. SC 030428

COCO is a registered children’s charity working on closely monitored education and healthcare initiatives that make a big difference to the lives of children living in poverty throughout the developing world. Founded by former Olympic athlete Steve Cram in 2000, COCO has since raised over £1.3 Million, helping to fund children’s projects in developing countries, primarily in Africa (Liberia, Malawi, Uganda, South Africa, Kenya and Tanzania) and also in Thailand, Bosnia, Peru and Romania.
With your help even more children will be able to access the education, healthcare and skills they need for brighter futures.
 “It's an honour that my charity COCO has been chosen as one of the events beneficiaries and have the opportunity to highlight the fantastic work of the projects overseas, dramatically changing the lives of children all over Africa, a cause I know Jane believed in.”
Steve Cram MBE, founder of COCO

www.macmillan.org.uk/leeds10K Registered Charity No. 261017

Macmillan Cancer Support exists to improve the lives of people living with cancer and their families and carers. 1 in 3 of us will be diagnosed with cancer at some point in our lives and we are all affected. We provide practical, medical, emotional and financial support and push for better cancer care. We are a source of support. We are a force for change. We are Macmillan!
“I loved being part of an event where thousands of people are clapping and cheering for Jane Tomlinson, who was simply a housewife and mother who just wanted to make a difference for people. It really brought home how much she did for us all.”
“I loved the fantastic support and huge cheering crowds, the atmosphere of the event and the buzz I felt throughout the race.  Being part of Team Macmillan and knowing the difference the sponsorship will make made it all worthwhile.”
“It was a very humbling and enjoyable experience sharing the run with such a diverse group of runners with varied abilities”
Quotes from Jane Tomlinson’s Leeds 10K  2008 Macmillan Runners

www.martinhouse.org.uk Registered Charity No. 517919

Martin House is Yorkshire’s hospice for children and young people and works with over 400 families. The aim of Martin House, based near Wetherby, is to provide family led care for children with life threatening and life-limiting illnesses. It is a place where children, young people and their families can come to stay from time to time along their journey and find support, rest and practical help. It costs Martin House over £3.7 million to run these vital services each year.
“At Martin House we consider ourselves extremely fortunate being one of the chosen charities to benefit from Jane Tomlinson’s York 10K. As we care for children right across the county it is great to be involved in this new and exciting event. Money raised from the run will help us to continue providing care to so many families.”
Stuart Andrew, Martin House Fundraising Manager

www.sparks.org.uk Registered Charity No. 1003825

Jane Tomlinson was a vice president of Sparks, a charity dedicated to funding cutting edge paediatric medical research. Its mission: To help all babies to be born healthy and stay healthy Sparks is a rarity, as it isn’t a single cause charity. Childhood cancers, childhood arthritis, meningitis, cerebral palsy, muscular dystrophy and all the dangers associated with premature birth are just a few areas where pioneering research funded by Sparks is making a real difference.
“Meeting Jane was a humbling experience and she was a brilliant vice-president of Sparks as well as the biggest individual fundraiser in the charity’s history, raising in excess of £400,000 to date.
“As a mother and Sparks president, I’m only too aware of the debt the charity owes Jane and her family. Let’s not forget that her husband Mike and her children did so much to support her during her long illness as well as her defiant sporting challenges in the cause of charity despite of her cancer.
“I also appreciate that Jane’s role as both a mum and a paediatric radiographer gave her a special rapport with the pioneering work Sparks funds across the whole spectrum of paediatric illness, including devastating childhood cancers like leukaemia and neuroblastoma.”
Sports Presenter Gabby Logan, co-president of Sparks.