£1,000 grants for charities

Charities can nominate themselves for one of five £1,000 grants thanks to a sponsorship partnership between the Jane Tomlinson Appeal and Perkins Great Eastern Run.

The £5,000 was raised through donations at last year’s event and is now ready to be distributed to local good causes.

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The Jane Tomlinson Appeal

Nominations are welcome from charities in Peterborough that support children or anyone affected by cancer.

The Jane Tomlinson Appeal was launched as a lasting legacy to Jane who died in 2007 aged just 43. Despite suffering from terminal cancer Jane raised £1.8 million for children’s and cancer charities.

Nominations must be received by August 14. Pick up a form from the Visitor Information Centre in Bridge Street or visit: www.janetomlinsonappeal.com/GreatEasternGiveaway.

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