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Freddie Flintoff urges fundraisers to catch a RNID place at the Great North Run - 02 July 2009

Andrew 'Freddie' Flintoff is calling on aspiring athletes to sign up for a 'wicket time' at this year's Great North Run and raise vital funds for RNID's research programmes and services for people who are deaf or hard of hearing.

The England all-rounder is urging people to register for RNID's guaranteed places at the world’s biggest half marathon, which takes place on Sunday 20 September 2009. The places are available on a first-come, first-served basis to fundraisers who pay a £40 registration fee before the 17 July 2009 deadline and raise a minimum of £325.

Andrew Flintoff says: "If you're in the running for a place at this year's Great North Run, make sure you don't get caught out and sign up for RNID's team whilst you can.

"Not only will you be raising vital funds to help RNID change the world for people who are deaf or hard of hearing, you'll be bowled over by the fantastic camaraderie of the country's most famous half marathon!"

Money raised by fundraisers pounding the 13-mile route from Newcastle to South Shields will help fund RNID's services, which provide essential support for deaf and hard of hearing people, and the charity's research into understanding the causes of hearing loss.

For more information about running for RNID, contact Caroline Jupe on telephone / textphone 0845 634 0687 (local rate) or email events@rnid.org.uk or visit www.rnid.org.uk/greatnorthrun (external link)

For further media information, please contact:

Alan Dalziel, RNID Media Officer, on telephone: 020 7296 8388 or email: alan.dalziel@rnid.org.uk

Notes for editors:

RNID is the largest charity working to change the world for the nine million people in the UK who are deaf or hard of hearing. We do this with the help of our members by campaigning and lobbying, raising awareness of deafness and hearing loss, providing services and through social, medical and technical research.
For further information about RNID or to become a member, visit www.rnid.org.uk (external link), contact RNID's Information Line on 0808 808 0123 (freephone) or 0808 808 9000 (textphone) or email informationline@rnid.org.uk
RNID is proud to be The Co-operative Charity of the Year for 2009. As part of the partnership, we are encouraging everyone to check their hearing by visiting www.rnid.org.uk/hearingmatters (external link) or calling 0844 800 3838.

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