St John Ambulance
Virgin Money London Marathon 2019
Hundreds of runners will be taking part in the London Marathon 2019 to raise funds for St John Ambulance, the charity that picks you up, dusts you down and gets you over the finish line.
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How we’ll support you
We’ll be there to help you meet your fundraising targets and to make the most out of your marathon experience.
Our support package includes:
- training and fundraising packs
- a St John Ambulance running vest
- e-newsletters updates
- cheers of support from the St John Ambulance team at our dedicated cheering point – including our 1,400 volunteers who will be providing first aid on the day
- a training day to prepare you for the race
- a post-race reception on race day
How your fundraising saves lives
£100: can train a young person to teach other young people in essential first aid skills
£120: could pay for a St John Ambulance trainer to teach first aid to a class of 32 children
£150: could pay for a first aid training mannequin, used to teach volunteers resuscitation
£240: could cover the operational costs of a first aid response unit for three hours
£1,000: can provide life saving equipment for our volunteer first responders – from dressings all the way up to a defibrillator