Charity Partner
I’m pleased to be partnering with Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity who provide specialist nurses and support for seriously ill children across the UK. As much as I see running, and running events, as a force for individual fun and movement, I'd love to support those who are looking to use their running to help others as well. I'm looking forward to putting the charity at the forefront of people’s minds and giving them the opportunity to support the charity when they sign up to a Big Bear event. I'm also really excited about the future plans we are working on together for a "Marvellous Takeover" - plans coming soon! It's a tremendous charity doing amazing things for families across the UK and if we at Big Bear can do our bit to help seriously ill children then it’s been worthwhile.
Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity
Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity is proud to be the official charity partner for Big Bear Events.
Roald Dahl’s Marvellous Children’s Charity provides specialist nurses and support for seriously ill children. There are currently over 150 Roald Dahl Nurses caring for more than 36,000 seriously ill children, but there are many more children who do not receive this vital specialist care.
Roald Dahl Nurses are trained and dedicated experts in their field. They are a consistent presence in the child’s life from initial diagnosis through to the child’s transition to adult services. They advise, they reassure, and they become an extended part of the family. The dedication and expertise of Roald Dahl Nurses reduces A&E visits, hospital admissions and consultant appointments. They’re also a vital lifeline to the whole family, coordinating care and providing access to emotional support.
We believe every seriously ill child deserves a Roald Dahl Nurse. You can help establish more vital Roald Dahl Nurses by adding a donation at checkout or by choosing to run your chosen event for the charity. For more information please visit their website at www.roalddahlcharity.org or email fundraising@roalddahlcharity.org
If you’d like to see what they do you can watch a short video here
‘We are so excited to be working with Paul and Big Bear Events. The support of anyone who runs for us or gives a donation is greatly appreciated. 100% of funds that are raised or donated goes towards our mission to provide specialist nurses and support for seriously ill children living with complex, lifelong conditions.
Having the support of Big Bear and its runners helps us towards our vision that every seriously ill child has a Roald Dahl Nurse Specialist to help them to lead a more marvellous life’ Louise Griew, Chief Executive.