Run the New York marathon for children

4 places currently available.

42 kilometres. 5 runners. 1 life-changing experience.

ChildFund Australia is searching for five passionate marathon runners to run the ING New York City Marathon 2012, and fundraise to support our work with children in Papua New Guinea. Are you up for the challenge?

Gaining entry into the world’s most sought-after marathon is not easy, with less than half of all applicants making the cut. By registering for a place through ChildFund Australia, you will avoid the lottery system for applications and get guaranteed entry to this event!

The ING New York City Marathon route runs through all five boroughs of New York City. Runners are cheered on by more than two million spectators as they weave their way through the streets of the Big Apple. Imagine your heart thumping as the gun fires and you take off from Staten Island! You’ll head through Brooklyn and Queens before crossing the Queensboro Bridge into Manhattan. The race then continues up First Avenue towards the Bronx before looping around to finish in world-famous Central Park.

By running this event you will achieve so much. You’ll have run an international marathon but you’ll also fundraise to help provide 13 communities in rural Papua New Guinea with access to immunisation patrols.

Participants must each fundraise $8,000 for ChildFund Australia, plus cover their travel costs. Money raised will provide essential immunisation patrols for rural communities in Papua New Guinea, which could help save the lives of thousands of children.

Every day in Papua New Guinea children die from preventable illnesses such as malaria, diarrhoea and respiratory disease. In fact, one child dies every 37 minutes. Your support will give children in PNG the best chance of celebrating their fifth birthday.

For more information about running the New York Marathon for ChildFund Australia, download an information pack or call Nadia at Inspired Adventures on 1300 905 188. There are only five spaces available so get in quick!

The facts:

• Race date: 4 November 2012
• Physical challenge: Marathon (42 km)
• Travel: Must be booked through Travelling Fit
• Fundraising target: $8,000 (excludes travel costs)
• Registration fee: $950

Get involved:

• Find out more about the New York marathon by reading the information pack
• Call Nadia from Inspired Adventures to register your place: 1300 905 188
• Send your registration form to Nadia: nadia@inspiredadventures.com.au

Remember, your support will help make vaccinations accessible for children in Papua New Guinea. Your involvement supports 13 rural communities who really need your help.  Register Now.

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