Enter this year’s Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life in Cwmbran

Sunday 21 June 2015 at Northfields in Cwmbran

Event organisers are asking women to make a date to beat cancer by signing up for a Race for Life 5k event at Northfields Recreation Ground. The event takes place later this year, on Sunday 21 June.

Sarah Pope, Cancer Research UK’s Wales Events Manager, said: “Everyone who takes part in Race for Life, and raises money for life-saving research, will be playing a crucial role in helping more men, women and children survive cancer. They will be giving them the chance to have more time with the people they love and to create more precious memories together.”

She continued: “Pledging to take part in Race for Life, alongside thousands of like minded women, is incredibly motivating. The atmosphere on the day is full of emotion. Participants wear signs on their backs declaring their reasons for taking part. Many will be remembering loved ones lost to cancer or celebrating the lives of people dear to them who have survived.

Race for Life events are non-competitive. Taking part is not about being fit or fast and participants can choose to walk, jog, run or even dance around the course if they prefer.

Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, in partnership with Tesco, is an inspiring women-only series of 5k, 10k and Pretty Muddy events which raise millions of pounds every year to help fund life-saving research.

Last year, 2278 women took part in Race for Life in Cwmbran and raised a fantastic £102,000. This year, organisers need 2300 women and girls to stride out to help raise £104,000.

Cancer Research UK receives no Government funding for its ground-breaking work but with help from the people of the Wales the charity intends to beat cancer sooner.

Cancer survival rates have doubled since the 1970s and Cancer Research UK’s work has been at the heart of that progress. However, more funds and more supporters are needed to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured.

How to enter Cwmbran’s Race for Life

Visit raceforlife.org or call 0300 123 0770.