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My Story

As most people know now, my son Archie has just got home after being in Newcastle's RVI hospital for over 6 months.

 During that time I was provided with accommodation at Crawford House, which is part of The Sick Children's Trust.To have a place to stay next to the hospital and when so far away from home during a stressful time , they relieved the financial stress and worry of finding somewhere to stay.

I am running the Great North Run this year to help support this brilliant charity, so they can continue to provide help for families in times of need. 

60,000 determined and dedicated runners make the AJ Bell Great North Run the World’s biggest and best half marathon – famous for its warm North East welcome, unbeatable atmosphere and the millions raised for good causes.

We’ll see runners back on the AJ Bell Great North Run, city to sea course, on Sunday as we return to our traditional finish line in South Shields. The AJ Bell Great North Run is an opportunity for us all to come together and support one another.

If you're unable to run and have to withdraw from the 2024 AJ Bell Great North Run, you have the option to defer your 2024 AJ Bell Great North Place to the next year.  You can find more information here. 

If you have any event queries, see our FAQ section here.

The Sick Children's Trust

Raising for:

The Sick Children's Trust
172%

Funded

  • Target
    £600
  • Raised so far
    £1,034
  • Number of donors
    52

My Story

As most people know now, my son Archie has just got home after being in Newcastle's RVI hospital for over 6 months.

 During that time I was provided with accommodation at Crawford House, which is part of The Sick Children's Trust.To have a place to stay next to the hospital and when so far away from home during a stressful time , they relieved the financial stress and worry of finding somewhere to stay.

I am running the Great North Run this year to help support this brilliant charity, so they can continue to provide help for families in times of need. 

60,000 determined and dedicated runners make the AJ Bell Great North Run the World’s biggest and best half marathon – famous for its warm North East welcome, unbeatable atmosphere and the millions raised for good causes.

We’ll see runners back on the AJ Bell Great North Run, city to sea course, on Sunday as we return to our traditional finish line in South Shields. The AJ Bell Great North Run is an opportunity for us all to come together and support one another.

If you're unable to run and have to withdraw from the 2024 AJ Bell Great North Run, you have the option to defer your 2024 AJ Bell Great North Place to the next year.  You can find more information here. 

If you have any event queries, see our FAQ section here.