Disability Law Service

It is an enormous challenge, and whatever your age or fitness thousands before have proved that with motivation and adequate preparation, it can be done !

The Disability Law Service has a limited number of Golden Bond places for the event. In order to apply we ask you to complete the attached registration form and pledge to raise a minimum sponsorship of £1500 (the average Golden Bond runner in 2009 raised £2500).

Each year the Disability Law Service provides thousands of disabled people with free legal advice and information via our advice line. We also provide a vital casework service that has helped to achieve rulings that have benefited the lives of all disabled people. With the Disability Rights Commission being absorbed into the Equality and Human Rights Commission the demand for our unique service has increased even further.

In order to meet this need we work hard to raise funds from statutory organisations and trusts and foundations, but this is never enough. DLS relies on additional funds raised from individuals to aid our finances.

To apply for one of our Golden Bond places, you will need to complete the attached application form that is also a pledge to raise £1500. We do not have a policy of 'no money, no run' as we value the relationship with our runners, but the pledge asks you to make up any shortfall in donations. We also ask for £100 deposit against your donations on acceptance of your application.

The majority of our runners have not found it difficult to raise funds. To make it easier we provide a free personalised online donation page for each runner via justgiving.com, a site that allows you electronically collect payments and sends out thank you messages via email. Others have also got their employers to match donated funds to reach their target.

Running the marathon for a charity adds a clear, wider sense of purpose to the event; knowing the funds you have raised will be spent on a much needed and valued service. We look forward to receiving your registration form.