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PDSA calls for supporters to run 2025 London Marathon
PDSA veterinary nurse Chloe Mack with her London Marathon 2024 medal.
The official ballot for next year’s entries closes on 26 April.

The People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA) is encouraging its supporters to fundraise for the charity at next year’s TCS London Marathon.

It is calling for those wishing to join Team PDSA to submit their entries before the ballot closes on Friday, 26 April 2024.

Next year’s TCS London Marathon will take place on Sunday, 27 April 2025, and will lead participants in a race through the capital. Since the marathon started in 1981, more than 1.25 million people have taken part.

With many runners choosing to participate on behalf of a charitable cause, the PDSA is calling for its supporters to join #TeamPDSA.

PDSA cares for pets in need with free and low-cost vet care at 49 pet hospitals across the country. In 2023, it provided 2.2 million veterinary treatments to more than 430,000 pets.

However the charity receives no government funding, and relies entirely on public support to fund its work.

Runners who join the PDSA’s running team will receive fundraising and training support from its team from when they sign up until they cross the finishing line.

Entrants into the ballot, which opened on 20 April, will be entered into a draw for a space in the running event. Those who miss out on a place on the ballot may still be able to secure one of the limited places on #TeamPDSA if they get in touch.

If you wish to run on behalf of the PDSA, registration is £100.00, and you must commit to a fundraising minimum of £1,900.

Faye Waters, PDSA’s fundraising manager, said: “It’s not just bragging rights up for grabs by being part of the event,

“By joining #TeamPDSA, you’ll be a part of something really special, and know you’re contributing to a world where no pet suffers because of financial hardship.”

To register your interest in joining Team PDSA email fundraising@pdsa.org.uk, call 0800 508 8323 or visit its website.

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Those taking part are being asked to try to raise £100 each to support the work of the charity.

Details about how to take part can be found here. 

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