The Bubble Foundation

Join Team Bubble!

We are proud to be the charity of the year partner for the Newcastle-Gateshead Marathon, Half Marathon and 10k 2026. 

If you choose to run for the Bubble Foundation, you will be making a real difference to the lives of children with life threatening immune disorders. We are based on Ward 3 at the Great North Children’s Hospital in Newcastle. Children are admitted to the ward for a bone marrow or stem cell transplant. Whilst on the ward they live in isolation, with a parent or carer, in a protective ‘bubble’ to keep them safe from infection, often for many months. We aim to give every young superhero the best chance of recovery & a healthy life.

If you run for us, you will help us to provide toys and activities for the children, medical equipment and support for families trying to navigate life with a poorly child. We also fund cutting-edge research into treatments & diagnosis which continues to improve survival rates and gives little lives around the world the chance to thrive. 

We will give you a lovely t-shirt to run in and be there, with bubbles, to cheer you along!