CHILDLINE - the free national helpline for children in trouble or danger - asks readers thinking of taking part in the London Marathon to consider running for us.

To mark the first marathon of the millennium, ChildLine has organised a special incentive. All runners who use their places to fundraise for ChildLine - and manage to raise £500 or more - will be entered in a draw to win a trip to the island of Lanzarote in November, 2000, with the opportunity to take part in the Lanzarote Challenge!

Runners with a place in the London Marathon who would like to apply for one of ChildLine's Golden Bond places, should call Laurie on 0171 239 1015.

CAROL WYNN, Fundraising Manager, ChildLine, Studd Street, London N1.

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