PEOPLE are being invited to kick-start the New Year by signing up for one of Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life events in Worcestershire.
Seven of the charity’s much-loved events, which raise funds for life-saving research, will take place across Worcester and Redditch from Sunday, June 9 to Saturday, July 20.
Every year around 33,800 people are diagnosed with cancer in the West Midlands.
Cash raised at Race for Life enables scientists to find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer – moving closer to a world where everyone can live longer, better lives free from the fear of cancer.
The Race for Life events kick off on Sunday, June 9, at Arrow Valley Park Redditch, where mums, dads, sons, daughters, grandmas, granddads and friends can choose from 5k and 10k routes.
On Saturday, July 20, participants can also choose to enter Pretty Muddy at Worcester Racecourse with separate mud-splattered obstacle course events for adults and children.
Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, in partnership with headline sponsor Standard Life, part of Phoenix Group, raises millions of pounds every year across the UK to help beat cancer by funding crucial research.
Paula Young, Cancer Research UK’s spokesperson in Worcestershire, said: “No matter how cancer affects us, life is worth racing for.
“Sadly nearly 1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime but Race for Life has the power not only to transform lives, but to save them.
“We’re proud that Race for Life has already helped double survival rates in the UK.
“We’d love for as many people as possible to join us at Race for Life. There is a race for everyone and we mean everyone.
“Walk, jog, run or take on the course however it suits best. It’s a chance to feel the power of moving together with fellow Race for Lifers and have fun with it.
“January is the perfect time to commit to getting a little more active.
“Whether people are living with cancer, taking part in honour of or in memory of a loved one with cancer, in it for the medals or just for the fun of fundraising, there is a place for everyone.”
Visit raceforlife.org to enter.
