MANY runners recently found out whether they have been lucky enough to secure an eagerly anticipated ballot place in the 2018 Virgin Money London Marathon.

To celebrate 100 years of caring for sick and injured pets, leading pet wellbeing charity PDSA wants to field their biggest ever team of animal lovers.

By joining Team PDSA, you’ll be making a difference to the lives of thousands of pets and their owners with nowhere else to turn.

For runners who successfully secured a ballot place, we would be delighted for you to join Team PDSA to help us raise awareness of the vital work our vets and nurses undertake every single day.

Runners joining Team PDSA will be given fantastic support, including a post-race party in London, an after-race sports massage and goody bag, and a passionate cheering squad to help them around the 26.2-mile course.

For anyone interested in running for PDSA and helping our dedicated vets and nurses treat sick and injured pets across the UK, go to www.pdsa.org.uk/london-marathon to find out more.

On behalf of poorly pets, thank you.

David Brookfield, Senior veterinary surgeon, PDSA's Manchester Pet Hospital