People are being invited to go ‘all in’ against cancer and sign up for Race for Life in Harrogate with just two weeks to go until the big day.
The countdown is on until Cancer Research UK’s much-loved events which raise funds for life-saving research return to The Stray on Sunday 5th July.
All ages and abilities are welcome to take part and choose from a 3k, 5k and 10k.
Money raised at Race for Life enables scientists to find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat cancer – to bring about a world where everybody lives longer, better lives, free from the fear of cancer.
Annabel Underwood, Cancer Research UK’s spokesperson in Harrogate, said:
“We’re making a final call to people across the Harrogate area to go all in against cancer and help fund life-saving research.
“There is a race for everyone and we mean everyone. For those do enjoy a challenge, our 10k events will again be chip timed, perfect for anyone wanting to track their progress or aim for a personal best. But Race for Life is non-competitive. People can walk, jog or run and go at their own pace.
“Sadly nearly 1 in 2 of us will get cancer in our lifetime* but all of us can support the research that will beat it. We’re proud that Race for Life has had such a positive impact. Every pound raised supports our work, which has helped double cancer survival in the UK over the last 50 years.
“Race for Life powers progress and it relies on a whole community of people coming together, united by a common purpose to beat cancer. What matters most is showing up together.”
Participants and supporters are encouraged to make a day of it by staying on for a picnic after the event and soaking up the vibrant community atmosphere.
Activities on offer at some Race for Life venues include musical entertainment, food stalls and a creative station where people can make colourful banners to help cheer on their loved ones.
Since it began in 1994, more than 10 million people have taken part in Race for Life, funding 30 years of hope and progress.
Over the past 50 years, Cancer Research UK’s work has helped to nearly double breast cancer survival in the UK.
Research funded by the charity led to the development of the HPV vaccine, which is expected to prevent almost 90% of cervical cancer cases in the UK.
To enter, visit raceforlife.org
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