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Mandela is remembered for celebrating the idea that every individual can have an impact on the world, and that no gesture is too small to spark change. To continue his legacy, we ask everyone to commit just 67 minutes to help make the world a better place! So, use this time to do something positive, whether that is helping out a friend, or making a difference in your community. To keep his spirit alive, Starfish supporters are organizing a charity fun run in Hyde Park at 10am on Wednesday 18th July - Mandela Day. The idea is to run for as long or as little as you like, meeting everyone at the start line to run the final, and most important, 466.64m (Mandela?s prison number) to the finish! As it is suitable for all athletic abilities, and all ages, it is a perfect opportunity for the whole family to get out and enjoy the sun during the school holidays! Although there is no strict theme, fancy dress is encouraged as there are prizes up for grabs for the most creative outfit, as well as for most money fundraised and longest distance run to the start line. If running isn?t your thing, there are plenty of games and sports to take part in during the day, as well as snacks and drinks to enjoy in the park afterwards. In the true spirit of Ubuntu, all funds raised will be shared between Starfish Greathearts Foundation and Uthando Masibulele Education Centre, helping vulnerable children in South Africa. To register, visit https://www.charitydayuk.com/about For any questions, please email us at [email protected]

The British 10K has returned to the capital, with one of the most unique routes in the world! Set yourself a challenge for 2018 and register now with Starfish to run the iconic British 10K Run on Sunday 15th July. The historical and exciting run takes you through the heart of London on closed roads, past world-famous landmarks including the London Eye, Big Ben and Westminster Abbey. You will be joined by tens of thousands of spectators lining the route from start to finish, so you can?t miss it ! Join our team and run for Starfish Greathearts Foundation; a charity supporting children orphaned or made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS in South Africa. There is a ?20 registration fee, and Starfish members aim to fundraise ?150, helping to bring life, hope and opportunity to the vulnerable South African children that we support. We will support you throughout by providing:  A Fundraising Pack with tips and ideas on how to reach your target.  A Free Starfish running vest  And of course cheering and finish line refreshments on the day. To register for this exciting run, please visit the Starfish website https://www.starfishcharity.org/get-involved-uk/run,-cycle,-jump/british-10k-london-run-15072018.aspx For any more information about the event and how you can you get involved, please email me at [email protected].

If you didn?t secure a ballot place for Ride London 2018, you can still join the Starfish team! Starting in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the 100-mile route will take you on closed roads through the capital and into Surrey?s stunning countryside. If you?re looking for a challenge, look no further! By cycling for Starfish you can support us in providing life-saving healthcare, education and child protection to vulnerable children in South Africa. As part of the Starfish team you will receive a free starfish jersey, training tips and nutritional advice, a fundraising pack with tips to help you reach your sponsorship target, and cheering support and finish line refreshments on the day! The fundraising target is ?500, and registration fee is ?20. For more information, you can contact us at [email protected] To register, please visit our website: https://www.starfishcharity.org/get-involved-uk/run,-cycle,-jump/prudential-ride-london-surrey-100-29072018.aspx Hope to see you there!

Join Starfish for the annual Breakfast Run and Picnic This friendly event offers a choice of distances ? 2k, 5k, 10k or 15k ? and the course is totally flat around Clapham Common, so you can run as fast or as slow as you like. There?s always a supportive and friendly atmosphere, with crowds cheering along the route. Everyone gets a t-shirt and medal, as well as a picnic basket to enjoy on the common afterwards. There is lots to do after your run, with a tombola, free 100m dash for the kids, face painting and stalls for all members of the family. Starfish Greathearts Foundation has teamed up with fitness and events specialists, Innovation Sports, to make the 2018 the biggest and best yet. Entry includes: - Starfish branded T- shirt - Chip timing - Medal - Picnic basket including a drink, breakfast muffin, fruit and healthy snacks to help you re-energise after the run. Facilities include pre-race warm up, children's entertainment, toilets, bag drop, sports massage, medical support and water stations. Event Link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/starfish-breakfast-run-and-picnic-tickets-36111599767

Join Starfish for the 10th annual Breakfast Run and Picnic on Clapham Common on Sunday 24th September 2017! Our friendly Breakfast Run and Picnic offers a choice of distances ?2k, 5k, 10k or 15k - and this year we have teamed up with fitness and events specialists, Innovation Sports, to make 2017 the biggest and best yet. The course is totally flat around the common, so you can run as fast or as slow as you like. There?s always a supportive and friendly atmosphere, with crowds cheering along the route, and everyone receives a medal and Starfish t-shirt upon finishing. But the fun doesn?t stop after the run! Everyone gets a picnic basket to enjoy on the common, and there will be a tombola, free 100m kids dash and other stalls for all members of the family. Entry includes:  Starfish branded T-shirt  Chip timing  Medal  Picnic basket with healthy snacks to help you re-energise after the run! The event is on Sunday 24th September, starting at 9.30am by the band stand in the centre of Clapham Common (Windmill Drive, SW4 9DE). Facilities include secure bag storage, toilets, medical support and water stations. Prices:  2k (under 12s): ?8  5k: ?17  10k: ?20  15k: ?23 Get your ticket here - https://starfishbreakfastrun2017.eventbrite.co.uk Money raised will go towards Starfish projects in South Africa, bringing life, hope and opportunity to the vulnerable and orphaned children Starfish cares for. We invest in the future of over 12,000 children a year so they can grow into happy and independent young adults. We look forward to seeing you there!

Starfish have guaranteed places in Royal Parks Half Marathon London 2017 on Sunday 8th October, and we are looking for runners to join the Starfish team and help us change lives. With your support Starfish can provide life saving healthcare, education and child protection to children orphaned or made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS in South Africa. Royal Parks Half Marathon is one of the world?s biggest half marathons and with 16,000 runners taking part in the 13.1 mile run, it will be an exciting event for everyone involved. This year it is set to be better than ever as we celebrate the 10th anniversary of this race. Starting in Hyde Park, the 13.1-mile route will take you on through four of London?s stunning Royal Parks ? Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James Park and Kensington Gardens ? and past many of London?s iconic landmarks. As a part of a Starfish team, you will receive: - A fundraising pack with exciting ideas to help you smash your targets - Ongoing support and pre-event information - A free Starfish branded running vest! - Jaffa Cakes and bananas to boost energy levels - And of course, cheering support from the loudest voices on the course to keep you motivated The fundraising target for each runner is ?350 and your sponsorship will help Starfish provide lifesaving healthcare and education to vulnerable children in South Africa. Registration ends 1st August, so sign up before it is too late! To register please visit the Starfish website http://bit.ly/2sKZqJT. For more information please email us at [email protected], or call the Starfish team on 0207 597 3797.

Lace up your trainers and get ready to run the iconic Virgin British 10K London Run on Sunday 9th July. This historical and exciting run takes you through the heart of London on closed roads, past the world-famous London landmarks in Westminster and the heart of London, including London Eye, Nelson Mandela statue and the Houses of Parliament. Join our team and run for Starfish Greathearts Foundation. Running for Starfish, there is a ?20 registration fee to take part, and members of the Starfish team will need to fundraise ?150. All funds raised will go towards Starfish?s projects in South Africa, where we invest in the future of over 12,000 children a year that have been orphaned or made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS. This is done through community projects in the areas of healthcare, child protection and education. We support the Starfish running team by providing:  A fundraising Pack including top tips and sponsorship forms  Ongoing support and pre-event information  A free Starfish branded running vest!  And of course, cheering support on the event day and finish line refreshments To register for this exciting run, please visit the Starfish website http://www.starfishcharity.org/get-involved-uk/run,-cycle,-jump/british-10k-london-run-09072017.aspx For any more information about the event and how you can you get involved, please email [email protected] We look forward to hearing from you!

World?s greatest cycling event Prudential Ride London-Surrey 100 is back on 30th July at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. Starfish Greathearts Foundation holds 25 guaranteed places in this event. You will cycle through a 100-mile route on closed roads through the capital and into Surrey's stunning countryside. It?s just ?20 to register and all we ask is that you raise ?500 sponsorship. You can also enter as a team with your friends or colleagues. With leg-testing climbs and a route recently made famous by the world's best cyclists, this promises to be a truly spectacular event for all involved. Sign up here now: https://goo.gl/wpYQhk It?s just ?20 to register and all we ask is that you raise ?500 sponsorship which will help to bring life, hope and opportunity to the vulnerable children Starfish cares for in South Africa. The deadline for registration is Friday, 5th May. And don't forget, every penny raised goes to improving the lives of vulnerable kids in South Africa. To book your place please email [email protected] or call the Starfish team on 0207 597 3797. For more information please visit: www.starfishcharity.org

Starfish Greathearts Foundation are holding annual Spinning Marathon on Saturday 25th February (1pm - 9pm) at Wimbledon Pedal Studio, 7 Elm Grove Wimbledon SW19 4HE. Qualified instructors from the Pedal Studio will lead back to back Spinning classes. With pumping tunes and fierce competition this will be a day to remember. Teams must clock up a total of 8 hours on a bike but it's up to you how you take on the challenge. You can enter as a team and choose to pedal as a pack or tag each other in a relay. Or for those of you who would like to participate but don't have the time to gather a team you can still take part in this awesome event. Just choose to do a single or multiple classes between 1pm and 9pm on Saturday 25th February and we will add you to an existing team. It?s just ?10 to register and all we ask is that you raise ?50 sponsorship which will help to bring life, hope and opportunity to the vulnerable children Starfish cares for in South Africa. And don't forget - everything from the Pedal Studio space to the Popchips is donated so every penny raised goes to improving the lives of vulnerable kids in South Africa. To book your place please email [email protected] or call the Starfish team on 0207 597 3797. For more information please visit: www.starfishcharity.org

Starfish Greathearts Foundation has places available in the London to Brighton cycle race on Sunday 11th September 2016! This is a fantastic 54 mile ride down to the south coast. Starting on Clapham Common, you will enjoy a scenic route to the seaside and a delicious lunch to refuel your energy at the half way point in Turners Hill. This race is perfect for cyclists of all abilities, as the spirit of the event is ?taking part? not ?winning?. All you need to do is pledge to raise ?100 to the Starfish Greathearts Foundation, and help give life, hope & opportunity to children affected by AIDS in South Africa. We will help you to become a star by providing the following: ? Fundraising pack, including sponsorship forms ? Ongoing support and pre-event information ? A free Starfish branded cycle jersey ? Cheering support on the event day and finish line refreshments Registration for this event closes on Friday 2nd September, and there is a registration fee of ?40. To sign up, or for more information, please call 02075973797 or email [email protected] We would appreciate it if you could share this information with fellow cyclists and friends that might be interested. We look forward to welcoming you to the team!

Starfish have guaranteed places in Royal Parks Half Marathon London 2016 and we are looking for runners to join the Starfish team and help us change lives. With your support Starfish can provide life saving healthcare, education and child protection to children orphaned or made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS in South Africa. Royal Parks Half Marathon is one of the world?s biggest half marathons and with 16,000 runners taking part in the 13.1 mile run, it will be an exciting event for everyone involved. Starting in Hyde Park, the 13.1-mile route will take you on closed roads through four of London?s eight Royal Parks ? Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James Park and Kensington Gardens. After the run, Food & Fitness Festival will provide loads of entertainment and fun activities throughout the whole day. As a part of a Starfish team, you will receive:  A fundraising Pack including top tips and sponsorship forms  Ongoing support and pre-event information  A free Starfish branded running vest!  And of course, cheering support on the event day and finish line refreshments The fundraising target for each runner is ?300 and your sponsorship will help Starfish provide lifesaving healthcare and education to vulnerable children in South Africa. To register please visit the Starfish website http://bit.ly/29JHGHf, and for more information please email us [email protected] or call the Starfish team on 0207 597 3797. Places are limited, don?t miss out! Judith

The Vitality British 10K has returned to the capital, one of the most unique routes in the world! Set yourself a challenge for 2016 and register now with Starfish to run the iconic Vitality British 10K London Run on Sunday 10th July. The historial and exciting run takes you through the heart of London on closed roads, past the world-famous London landmarks in Westminister and the heart of London, including London Eye, Nelson Mandela statue and the Houses of Parliament. You will be joined by tens of thousands of spectators lining the route from start to finish, you can?t miss it ! Join our team and run for Starfish Greathearts Foundation, a charity supporting children orphaned or made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS in South Africa by providing life, hope and opportunity. Running for Starfish, there is a ?20 registration fee to take part, and members of the Starfish team will need to fundraise ?150 to help bring life, hope and opportunity to the children Starfish cares for in South Africa. We will support you throughout, providing:  Fundraising Pack including top tips and ideas  Free Starfish running vest  And of course, cheering and welcome refreshments once you complete the race. To register for this exciting run, please visit the Starfish website http://www.starfishcharity.org/get-involved-uk/run,-cycle,-jump/british-10k-london-run-10072016.aspx For any more information about the event and how you can you get involved, please email me at [email protected]. We look forward to hearing from you, Judith Solanas

Hello Everyone, Tomorrow is the LAST day to register with Starfish to participate in the Ride London 2016 race! The route starts in Central London as you make your way to the beautiful English countryside. There will be over 20,000 other riders, and it promises to be a great time! If you are interested here are the details! Who: YOU! Where: Starts at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Stadium How much: ?500 fundraising goal When: 31/7/2016 Follow this link to join! http://bit.ly/1IROpfP

Starfish UK are holding a 12 hour spinning marathon happening Saturday 7th May (7am - 7pm) at Putney Pedal Studio, 4 Fulham High Street, London, SW6 3LQ Qualified instructors from the Pedal Studio will lead back to back Spinning classes. With pumping tunes and fierce competition this will be a day to remember. Teams must clock up a total of 12 hours on a bike but it's up to you how you take on the challenge.... You can enter as a team or for those of you who would like to participate but don't have the time to gather a team you can still take part in this awesome event. Just choose to do a single or multiple classes between 7am and 7pm on Saturday 7th May. There is no cost for the classes, saving you an average of ?10 per hour. All we ask is that you raise a minimum of ?50 on the day And don't forget - everything from the Putney Pedal Studio space to the Popchips is donated so every penny raised goes to improving the lives of vulnerable kids in South Africa To find out more and book yourself or your team a place, visit https://www.starfishcharity.org/get-involved-uk/run,-cycle,-jump/spinning-marathon-07052016.aspx or contact Stephanie directly on 020 7597 3797

Starfish have guaranteed places in Prudential Ride London 2016 and we are looking for cyclists to join the Starfish team and help us change lives. With your support Starfish can provide life saving healthcare, education and child protection to vulnerable children in South Africa. Prudential Ride London is the world?s biggest festival of cycling and with 25,000 taking part in the 100 mile cycle, it will be an exciting event for everyone involved! Prudential Ride London ? Sunday 31st July Starting in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, the 100-mile route will take you on closed roads through the capital and into Surrey?s stunning countryside. There will be leg-testing climbs along the way, but the paths will be lined with cheering crowds and you'll enjoy a route made famous by the world's best cyclists. As part of the Starfish team you will receive: ? Access to our exclusive Starfish team training days ? A Starfish jersey to train in ? A fundraising pack with lots of great tips to help you smash your sponsorship target ? Cheering support on the day and finish line refreshments The fundraising target is ?500 and your sponsorship will help Starfish provide lifesaving healthcare and education to vulnerable children in South Africa. To register please visit the Starfish website: https://www.starfishcharity.org/get-involved-uk/run,-cycle,-jump/prudential-ride-london-surrey-100-31072016.aspx For more information please email [email protected] or call the Starfish team on 0207 597 3797. Places are limited and registration closes on Friday 15th April.

Starfish have 25 guaranteed places available for Prudential Ride London 2016 and we'd love to have you pedalling in the team! Book early early and secure your place in this iconic ride. Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 starts in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, then follows a 100-mile route on closed roads through the capital and into Surrey's stunning countryside. With leg-testing climbs and a route recently made famous by the world's best cyclists, this promises to be a truly spectacular event for all involved. Over 20,000 participants will ride in the 2016 event and it's a great challenge for both club & recreational cyclists. REGISTER HERE: http://bit.ly/1IROpfP EVENT DATE: 31/07/2016 Join the Starfish team and give life, hope & opportunity to children affected by HIV/AIDS in South Africa.

Enter into the festive spirit by joining Starfish for London?s largest Santa Run. You will find Santa?s Grotto, a carol-singing choir, and a snow machine to make for a perfectly festive day - plus all runners gets a free Santa suit! There is a 5k and 10k option to choose from and the run is suitable for all ages (minimum 8 years) so grab your friends, family or colleagues and walk, jog or sprint towards the mince pies! With support of our fundraising team we ask runners to aim to raise ?100 as a suggested target, and all funds raised go directly into our worthwhile projects that help children in South Africa. If you would like to take part, here is the link to register by Monday 30th November. Spread the word to your friends, the more the merrier! https://www.doitforcharity.com/book-online.aspx?eid=2901&cid=61228&charity=true If you don?t fancy running this time, but would still like to be part of the festive fun, then come along, enjoy the mince pies and cheer on our Santa?s! To register as a volunteer please email us at [email protected].

Calling all runners of East Dulwich! We have our final spaces available to run the Royal Parks Half Marathon on October 11th in aid of Starfish Greathearts Foundation; we work in 7 provinces in South Africa, and provide education, healthcare, hope, opportunity (and so much more!) for vulnerable children and in particular, those who have been impacted as a result of HIV/AIDS. Registration is ?20, and we ask you to fundraise ?300 for our cause. Our team are on-hand to help you smash that fundraising target! To find out more or register your interest, please get in touch. You may be an avid runner or a complete novice - regardless, our team are here for you the entire way! We hope to welcome you to Team Starfish! Email: [email protected] Website: www.starfishcharity.org Tel: 020 7597 3797

All of the event planning, organising, food & drink is donated by our generous sponsors, so all the money you fundraise does indeed go to our projects. Though we're a small charity, we do help each of our cyclists fundraise by sending a fundraising pack.

Do you want to take part in Britain?s biggest and best celebration of cycling? If you missed out on a Ride London ballot place, then join the Starfish team! With leg-testing climbs and a route made famous by the world?s best cyclists, this promises to be truly spectacular event for all participants. Join our team and fundraise to help Starfish bring life, hope and opportunity to AIDS orphans and vulnerable children in South Africa. You will receive: ? An exclusive Starfish cycling jersey ? Personalised training schedule and nutritional advice ? Great fundraising ideas and tips ? Fantastic team spirit ? Lots of support and cheering on the day! If you are interested in taking part then please email me or register on our website: http://www.starfishcharity.org/get-involved-uk/run,-cycle,-jump/prudential-ride-london-surrey-100-02082015.aspx Thank you so much for your support.

The Starfish Spinning Marathon is back - with a twist! Take on the challenge. Your way. The epic thigh busting team event is back for its 4th year and promises to be bigger and better than ever. Qualified instructors from the Pedal Studio will lead back to back Spinning classes. With pumping tunes and fierce competition this will be a weekend to remember. Teams must clock up a total of 12 or 24 hours but it?s up to you how you take on the challenge.... So how can you get involved and how does it work? You can enter as a team or those of you who would like to participate but don?t have the time to gather a team can still take part in this awesome event. Just choose to do a single or multiple classes over the 24 hour period and we will find you some shiny new teammates. There is no sign up fee and a fundraising target of just ?50 per person. Here?s how the team set up works: Option A: The ultimate 24 hour challenge, 6pm Friday 27th- 6pm Saturday 28th February Option B: New for 2015, 12 hour challenge 6am ? 6pm Saturday 28th February Teams can have 2 ? 10 members. The team decides how to make up its hours and can either cycle together as a group or as a relay. And don?t forget - everything from the Putney Pedal Studio space to the Popchips is donated so every penny raised goes to improving the lives of vulnerable kids in South Africa. To register please email [email protected] or call Stephanie on 020 7597 3797.

Starfish Greathearts Foundation is holding its annual 10k and 5k run at Brockwell Park on Sunday 23rd September. Each runner will receive a picnic bag part sponsored by Cadbury?s and Lucozade to enjoy following the run. There will also be fun for all the family with a 100 metre dash for the kids, bouncy castle, face painter and a Nando's picnic, so if you're not a runner or want to come along to support then there is still lots on offer in our festival area for everyone! Entry for the 5k race is ?12 and ?23 for the 10k. This promises to be a great community event, whilst also helping the 25,000 children who have been orphaned or made vulnerable by HIV/AIDS in South Africa which Starfish supports. Take a look at our website for further details and to sign up - http://www.starfishcharity.org/home.aspx?id_content=166 or comment back on here if you have any further queries!

Starfish Greathearts Foundation is holding its annual 10k and 5k run at Brockwell Park on Sunday 23rd September. Each runner will receive a picnic bag part sponsored by Cadbury?s and Lucozade to enjoy following the run. There will also be fun for all the family with a 100 metre dash for the kids, bouncy castle, face painter and a Nando's picnic, so if you're not a runner or want to come along to support then there is still lots on offer in our festival area for everyone! Entry for the 5k race is ?12 and ?23 for the 10k. This promises to be a great community event, whilst also helping the 25,000 children who have been orphaned or made vulnerable by HIV/Aids in South Africa which Starfish supports. Take a look at our website for further details and to sign up - http://www.starfishcharity.org/home.aspx?id_content=166 or comment back on here if you have any further queries!