Fundraising

Supporter of the Year Awards 2011

Friday 20 January 2012 by Sarah Tizzard

Our supporters are a fantastic bunch. Here we celebrate the amazing achievements of three dedicated superstars with a look their fundraising triumphs of 2011.

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Our 10 top Christmas buys

Thursday 1 December 2011 by Denrele Ogunwa

Stop! Before you pick up yet another ceramic cat for your auntie Noreen, consider our fab line-up of Christmas buys that will not only put a smile on your family’s faces but will also make a a lasting difference to children’s lives.

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Born to Run: There’s always sunshine after the rain…

Monday 19 September 2011 by Lucy Moulsdale

All the runners did brilliantly in the Great North Run 2011 – surviving the torrential rain and then the bright sunshine! A massive thank you to everyone who took part, and also for the volunteers who supported Team Save the Children team along the way.

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Born to Run: Nell McAndrew and Lloyds Banking Group

Monday 5 September 2011 by Save the Children

Yesterday over 22,000 runners took to the streets of Glasgow for the Bank of Scotland Great Scottish Run. Nell McAndrew was running the 10k race in support of Save the Children – captaining a team of Lloyds Banking Group employees, alongside fellow team captain, Olympic gold medallist Jason Gardener.

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A few of my favourite things

Monday 15 August 2011 by Denrele Ogunwa

So here I am again getting my weekly fix of Born to Shine and I’m trying so hard to be impartial but half the fun is choosing a favourite, and for once I’m joining in.

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What’s gold, shiny and will save children’s lives?…

Wednesday 27 July 2011 by Lucy Moulsdale

If you want to take part in new Olympic sports to see what you were born to shine at (or maybe just have a crack at!) the Gold Challenge is for you…

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A week of running for East Africa

Friday 8 July 2011 by Lucy Moulsdale

We’re looking for inspirational leaders like Peta to lead Born to Run classes in their areas. For more information about becoming a leader e-mail us today at events@savethechildren.org.uk.

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Born to run: countdown to the London marathon

Tuesday 12 April 2011 by Jo Pavey

The London marathon (17 April) is drawing closer now, which means training is nearly over. If you’re running , I hope you’re feeling good.

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Born to Run: visit to Downing Street

Friday 8 April 2011 by Jo Pavey

I really enjoyed the No Child Born to Die campaign meeting at Downing Street last week. I felt very honoured to be there representing the Born to Run campaign.

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Born to Run: my marathon debut

Thursday 7 April 2011 by Jo Pavey

I’ll be running the London Marathon in April and I look forward to it with excitement but also with trepidation. It will be my marathon debut, having spent many years competing on the track, as well in shorter road races. I have gained race experience, but I am not complacent about how tough the marathon will be!

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