Run For Ella Update

Hello everyone - here is a "Run For Ella Update"  - please forward on

• 1.       Around 100 people signed up to run the Bristol 10K on Sunday 5 May – WOW J
• 2.       Remembering Ella Redman pages set up on Just Giving- over £5,500 already donated 
• 3.       Our target is at least £10,000 from sponsorship for this 10k run – so we are just over half way there

What's happening on the day?   

• a.       We have a venue to base ourselves from the for the day, it’s the Benjamin Perry Boat House, which is about a 10 minute walk from the start and finish line for the 10k race.
• b.      We can meet at the boathouse before the run – you can leave any bags there and they will be safe
• c.       Afterwards we can all gather at the Boathouse– there will be food and drinks available for sale, all proceeds of course going to the Teenage Cancer Trust.  (Burgers, Hot Dogs, Cakes, Soft Drinks, Teas and Coffee)
• d.      If you fancy something stronger the Ostrich Pub is just around the corner
• e.      Limited car parking at the Boathouse – so best to use street parking nearby in Redcliff.

So what do you need to do

If you are signed up to run/jog/walk:

• 1.       GET SPONSORSHIP – remember it’s about the money not the running!  - You can set up your own Just Giving page, or use a manual sponsor form (contact laura.scowen@teenagecancertrust.org if you would like one). If you are going to send the money directly to the Teenage Cancer Trust – make sure you say it’s in memory of Ella Redman and it’s for the South West Appeal
• 2.       TRAIN for the run
• 3.       ENCOURAGE supporters to come along on the day
• 4.       BUY A RUN FOR ELLA T Shirt to run in - £10 each or £8 if you are a student.  Purchase in advance from Jo or buy on the day (if there are any left).  See Getting Better for photos of the T Shirts

NOT SIGNED UPTO RUN – but want to join in?

• 1.       We need lots of people to cheer us on, so please come on the day and help us get round and mop up our tears as we cross the finish line
• 2.       We will have buckets for you to shake and collect even more money for the TCT
• 3.       Make cakes for us to sell after the run
• 4.       Generally join in after the run as we gather to laugh/cry and share memories of Ella
• 5.       BUY A RUN FOR ELLA T Shirt to support us in - £10 each or £8 if you are a student.  Purchase in advance from Jo or buy on the day (if there are any left)

Next fund raising events:   Cricket Match on 23 June at Ashton Park School, Round trip Bike ride from Bristol to Glastonbury 20 and 21 July.  In the planning – an art exhibition and promises auction/party.  

Remember - we are doing this for Ella.  She wanted to raise money to get a Teenage Cancer Unit up and running in Bristol for 18-24 year olds from across the South West to be treated in and looked after with other patients of a similar age.