Cancer Research UK's race for life is open for Slough entries
More than 800,000 women are expected to come together across the UK to take part in Cancer Research UK’s world record-breaking Race for Life 2007 series.
Supported by Tesco, it is now open for entries and is set to be the largest series ever with 280 events at venues across the UK hoping to contribute £60 million to the charity’s scientific work.
This year, the Slough Race for Life will be taking place on Sunday 22 July and the event, in its eighth year at Upton Court Park, is expected to raise £261,000 by bringing together 3,000 women.
Rosannah Dawood, organiser of Slough’s Race for Life, said: “Last year’s event had an unforgettable atmosphere and was a great success, raising £167,349.
“I’d really urge every woman to take part as it’s such an inspiring day and the money raised really does make an invaluable contribution to beating cancer.”
Since Race for Life began back in 1994, more than 2.7 million women across the UK have taken part, raising more than £140 million to fund the charity’s pioneering work to help beat cancer.
Every pound raised in sponsorship goes directly to the scientists, doctors and nurses who work ambitiously to find new treatments.
Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life offers the perfect opportunity to start taking regular exercise and maintain a healthy body weight. The events encourage women of all ages and levels of fitness to train and participate.
For many women Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life is an annual occasion, while for others 2007 will be the first time they take part.
Some women are cancer survivors while others run or walk in memory or to celebrate the lives of family, friends or loved ones, making the race experience both emotional and inspiring.
Gloria Hunniford, patron of Race for Life, said: “Last year we broke two Guinness World Records thanks to the hundreds of thousands of amazing women who took part in Race for Life. This year we want to continue to build on this success and raise even more funds for vital research into cancer.
“The genuine enthusiasm and emotion demonstrated by women across the country creates an atmosphere on race day that is truly inspiring. We know that Race for Life holds a special place in many women’s hearts and hope that together we will beat cancer.”
To take part in Slough’s Race for Life:
* Call: 08705 134 314
* Log on: http://www.raceforlife.org
Slough Borough Council