There are less than two weeks to enter the Race for Life events at Tatton Park.
This year, for the first time, Cancer Research UK is inviting everyone – men, women and children – to join the Race for Life over the weekend of June 22 and 23.
Thousands of people will join together and remember loved ones lost to cancer or celebrate the lives of those who have survived cancer for the 5km, 10km and Pretty Muddy events.
Money raised through Race for Life will help Cancer Research UK scientists find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat the disease, helping save more lives.
Laura Cass, Event Manager for Race for Life in Cheshire, said: “We’re making a final call to the people of Cheshire to sign up today, as their participation and contribution is so important.”
“Every day, around 110 people are diagnosed with cancer in the north west.
“That’s why we are calling on everyone in the city – of all ages – to unite and help make a real different in the fight against the disease by joining Race for Life now.
“Our events are fun, colourful, emotional and uplifting. You don’t need to be sporty to take part. You don’t have to train, and you certainly don’t need to compete against anyone else!
“By taking part and raising money, participants will play a crucial role in helping to turn discoveries made in the lab into new, better treatments for patients across Manchester and throughout the UK. That’s why every person and every penny raised counts.”
One in two people in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer at some stage in their lives, but the good news is more people are surviving the disease now than ever before. Cancer survival in the UK has doubled since the early 1970s and Cancer Research UK’s work has been at the heart of that progress.
To enter the Race for Life visit raceforlife.org or call 0300 123 0770.
