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Chris Burman-Day, in training for the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey100
'Go faster, Daddy': Training for the RideLondon-Surrey 100
As he prepares for the 100-mile cycle ride from London to Surrey, Chris shares how his children keep him motivated
09 May 2013
Chris Burman-Day
Guest bloggers
A photograph of Gillian Claugher
Despite indications that maybe I shouldn’t, I’m running 10k
Our Director of Regional Fundraising and Development shares solid fundraising advice and her injury-laden sporting history.
05 April 2013
Gillian Claugher, Director of Regional Fundraising and Development
Fundraising and events team
Monica Foss
Meet Monica Foss, Fundraising Intern
Monica Foss is an American intern who will be blogging about her experiences of London and the work she does with us to make a difference.
04 April 2013
Monica Foss, Regional Fundraising Intern
Fundraising and events team
Sign that reads 'Longitude Zero'
Mapping my route as I prepare for the London Marathon
On an interactive map, Joe guides us through his first 20-mile run of the year.
03 April 2013, 2 comments
Joe Waterton, Director of Partnership Development
Fundraising and events team
seven boys smiling while holding daffodils
Happy Easter - please enjoy these photos from our archives
Today seems like a good time to review some charming photos in our archives of Easter commemorations.
31 March 2013
Ian Wakeling, Records, Archive and Data Protection Manager
Research team
Stefan Van Houwe
Introducing Stefan Van Houwe, Fundraising Intern
Stefan will write about his experiences with us and the insights he gains working with our fundraising team
28 March 2013
Stefan Van Houwe, Fundraising Intern
Fundraising and events team
Emma Ball Tea Towel
Why Emma Ball supports The Children’s Society
Artist and designer Emma Ball has been supporting our work since 2010. Here she tells us why we’re so close to her heart.
01 March 2013
Emma Ball, Artist and Designer
Guest bloggers
The Children's Society cheers squads
Only two months until the London Marathon ... Oh no!
As she prepares to complete the longest run of her life, Sally shares her planning so far and considers the challenge ahead
25 February 2013
Sally Hutton, Regional Fundraiser
Fundraising and events team
Sarah and her daughter Michaela
Why I'm running the Bupa 10,000
Our supporter Sarah Neild shares her training and fundraising tips as she gets ready to run the Bupa London 10,000
15 February 2013
Sarah Neild, Supporter
Guest bloggers
Valentine's Day cards
Love is in the air...
Here's a fun fundraising idea - Monica Foss has been making her own Valentine's Day cards
14 February 2013
Monica Foss, Regional Fundraising Intern
Fundraising and events team

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What issues affect children and young people today? On our blog, our volunteers, staff, leaders and the young people we work with share their experiences and tackle the issues. Let us know what you think – leave a comment or send us a message about what you find on our blog.

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Informative. I clicked for the pun in the title and stayed for the graphs.

The kids are all Wight: Gauging children’s well-being on the Isle of Wight

Great idea to map your run with the icons of London. Well done for finding the mental strength to run the VLM AGAIN, especially now you are an old man!

Mapping my route as I prepare for the London Marathon

Well done Joe, all in a good cause and will be thinking about you on the day.

Mapping my route as I prepare for the London Marathon