Once again the Island Sailing Club and J.P. Morgan Asset Management are encouraging competitors to make their race count for charity. Dozens of different charities, as well as the preferred four, are supported by competitors in the race. If you are thinking of fundraising please read below for more information.

	J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race JustGiving page J.P. Morgan Asset Management has set up a Round the Island Race JustGiving page to make it easier for entrants to raise and donate funds. In 2009, entrants managed to raise nearly £100,000 for good causes, and the total amount raised in the past three years has reached a remarkable sum of £350,000. To set up your JustGiving page or to donate much needed funds to one of the charity entrants, go to: www.justgiving.com/roundtheisland
	The Round the Island Race Charity Challenge The Charity Challenge provides an opportunity for the four preferred race charities (Macmillan Cancer Support, Prostate UK, Breast Cancer Care and The Ellen MacArthur Trust) to sail against each other on Race day and raise ever important funds. We are looking for willing crew members who have been involved or benefited from one of the preferred race charities to take part in the challenge and proactively fundraise and promote their place in the race. If you would like to apply for a place onboard one of the charity challenge boats, please click here. If you would like to read the current crews' stories and donate to their cause, click on one of the following: Breast Cancer Care Macmillan Cancer Support Ellen MacArthur Trust Prostate UK
	Charity Forum Please include your campaign on the new charity forum so that donations can be made easily. We know many of our competitors support charities during the race each year. Some charities are international, some very local, but behind many campaigns there is a personal reason for choosing each good cause. Please use this forum to give details of your fundraising plans and keep us up to date with your progress. J.P. Morgan Asset Management is awarding a Charity Cup to the boat which achieves the best result, so do keep us in touch with your progress. Good luck everyone!
	Who are the preferred race charities? The J.P. Morgan Asset Management Round the Island Race supports four charities for people facing a different kind of challenge: cancer. All competitors are encouraged to raise as much money as possible for the preferred Race charities, Macmillan Cancer Support, Prostate UK, Breast Cancer Care and The Ellen MacArthur Trust. Click here for more info.