IF YOU'VE entered the 1999 London Marathon do you know which charity you're going to run for?

Here are a couple which cater for people at opposite ends of the age spectrum which you could consider.

Age Concern provides care and opportunities for the elderly, regardless of their circumstances. Services range from providing 1.5 million hot meals a day to befriending schemes and day centres and the provision of factsheets and books on ageing issues.

Competitors running for the charity will receive a regular newsletter, fundraising tips and the chance to win exciting prizes. For more information call 0800 009966.

Or you could make all your hard work pay for The National Deaf Children's Society. The NDCS supports deaf children and their families, providing advice and information on welfare, education and technology issues as well as a helpline which caters for more than 600 parents per month.

If you are not accepted for the race, the NDCS has a limited number of guaranteed places available - so be quick and call 0171 490 8656.

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