Thousands set for Race for Life Challenge (From This Is Cheshire)

Thousands set for Race for Life Challenge

12:30pm Saturday 4th July 2009

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TOMORROW, Sunday sees the return of the now legendary Race for Life.

Cancer Research UK is encouraging women to take part in the fundraising event by completing a distance of five kilometres.

Those of a faint-heart need not worry – how you complete the course is up to you.

Whether you run, jog or walk is entirely your decision, so women of all ages and abilities can take part.

The fundraising will take place across nearly 250 races in venues from Warrington to Windsor, Glasgow to Gloucester, ensuring the entire UK gets a chance to do their bit.

Men and children are also welcome to come along to offer support and plenty of water!

The Warrington event will be based at Arley Hall and Cancer Research UK is confident that the 2,500 courageous entrants will reach the impressive target of £150,000.

Chris Walters, event manager of the Warrington Race for Life, said: “We are absolutely thrilled that so many women have accepted our invitation.

“Race for Life is an amazing experience, with local women of all ages, abilities, shapes and sizes coming together to make a positive difference to the lives of people touched by cancer.”

Cancer Research UK has been organising the fun-run since 1994 and it has gained such widespread popularity that it is now the largest women only fundraising event in the UK.

In total, It is hoped that 680,000 women will take part in the events between May and July, raising in excess of £60 million!

This will take the figures up to 4 million participants achieving over £240 million in donations since Race for Life began.

All proceeds help Cancer Research UK in their crucial fight to beat cancer, the ruthless disease which now affects one in three people in the UK at some stage in their lives.

The charity needs all the help it can get to continue its world-class research, improve understanding of the disease and look for ways to prevent the disease.

Cancer Research UK encourages everyone in Warrington to “make it a day to remember!”

Top tips for Race for Life ladies: l Aim to arrive an hour before the race starts, don’t forget to allow for traffic congestion l Bring safety pins to attach your race number and back plate l Do last minute fundraising – it’s an incredible thing you’re doing and you deserve support!

l Bring any unwanted clothes, toys etc for the Donation Station l Stay hydrated! You will be given a bottle of water at the end of the race but you need to make sure you drink plenty throughout the day l Enjoy yourself!

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