Step Up and Start Running

It’s just over a month until the next Oxford Mail OX5RUN, an event that we have been a very proud partner and sponsor of for the past eight years.

This blog is a heartfelt call to fellow businesses, organisations and individuals across Oxfordshire to step up, get involved and truly make a difference to this amazing cause.

Not just for the inspiring children and families that the OX5RUN raises money for, but for yourselves, your businesses and your employees.

Do it for children and their families….

If pictures speak a thousand words, then this video speaks a million more.

Lucas’s story isn’t unusual, and the OX5RUN raises much needed money to help children like him, who are being treated by the fantastic staff at Oxford Children’s Hospital.

Last year’s event raised ￡107,000 for the hospital and the run, which is now in its 14th year, has raised over ￡850,000 since it began.

But there are always more people to help, which is why we need your support! For more inspiration visit the dedicated OX5RUN section of The Oxford Mail’s website, which is packed with stories that will melt even the hardest of hearts. View it here.

And for you…

There are so many reasons why taking part will benefit you and your business including the opportunity for an incredible team building experience and the innate camaraderie and benefit of shared experience that will come from this.

But the main reason? It’s simply that unbeatable feeling of helping a great cause. The fact that you can get fit and healthy along the way is another bonus! Plus, everyone likes a little bit of healthy competition – so why not use it to race towards the finish line?

Here’s how you can help:

• Enter your own team, there’s still time!
• Partner with other businesses. Talk to your suppliers and your clients and get as many people together as possible.

• Support people who are already running by making a donation.

• Come along to the event and cheer everyone on.

• Spread the word on social media.

The details

This year's run starts at 10.30am on Sunday 17 April 2016 and takes place in the beautiful grounds of Blenheim Palace. Register for the run here or show your support for the Allen Associates team by donating here