ABF The Soldiers Charity
We are The Soldiers’ Charity. We give a lifetime support to serving and retired soldiers and their families. They risk so much for us, but for them, it’s “just doing their job”. In return, we give them down-to-earth help and friendship, with no hassle or bureaucracy. That’s what we’ve been here to offer for 66 years.
Recently we have seen a 30% year on year rise in applications from soldiers who have taken part in previous and current conflicts and we currently raise £7 million a year to meet this need. As a result of Current Operations it is anticipated that the requests for assistance will rise significantly in the coming years. It is the aim of The Soldiers’ Charity to increase fundraising to £14 million a year by 2015 to be sure that we can help each and every soldier that needs our help. We depend entirely on your donations and goodwill to do this.
Get Running for The Soldiers’ Charity in the New York Marathon
Team Soldiers’ Charity are an inspirational bunch, committed to tough sporting and fundraising challenges. To join our team and for further information about our running packages then please see our events listings on our website: www.soldierscharity.org. Alternatively please contact our Events Coordinator Kirsty Irvine on 0845-034-7966 or email kirvine@soldierscharity.org
If you do choose to join Team Soldiers’ Charity then we will support you every step of the way! As a runner you will receive the following benefits:
- A training programme written by personal trainer & fitness instructor Graeme Hilditch.
- A fundraising pack full of ideas, tips and materials to help your crazy ventures.
- Regular fundraising support and advice from our dedicated team.
- Our signature bright red running vest and t-shirt for fundraising.
- Deafening cheering teams supporting you en route.
There is more information about the packages Sports Tours has for the 2011 ING New York City Marathon on the New York Marathon web pages.
Soldiers risk their lives, and everything they hold dear, so we’re here to provide them and their families with lifetime support.
