Wirral women are being urged to get the New Year off to a great start by signing up now to Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life 2015.
Every hour, more than four people are diagnosed with cancer in the North West*.
And that’s why Cancer Research UK is calling on women in the Wirral to fight back against this devastating disease by entering Race for Life 5k or 10k events at Birkenhead Park on Sunday, June 28.
As well as raising funds for life-saving research, taking part in Race for Life is an easy way to be more active – perfect for those setting themselves a fitness goal as their New Year’s resolution.
Maria Montgomery, Cancer Research UK’s Wirral Event Manager, said: “We’re urging women of all ages, shapes and sizes to take on Race for Life in their region and sign up now.
“Race for Life is non-competitive. It’s not about being fit or fast. Most women are able to walk 5k in an hour while chatting and having fun. Or they can choose to jog, run or even dance around the course if they prefer.
“If you’re looking for an opportunity to get active in 2015 and shake off those January blues, there’s no better time to take on Race for Life. With fire in their bellies and trainers at the ready, we know that the Wirral ladies are up for the challenge.”
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 beat cancer sooner by funding life-saving research.
Last year, local women took part in Race for Life Wirral and raised a fantastic amount. This year, organisers need 3600 women and girls to stride out to help raise £164,400.
Money raised through Race for Life allows Cancer Research UK’s doctors, nurses and scientists to advance research which is helping to save the lives of men, women and children across Merseyside.
Cancer survival rates have doubled since the 1970s and Cancer Research UK’s work has been at the heart of that progress. But more funds and more supporters are needed to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured.
Maria continued: “We’re calling on the brave ladies of the Wirral to show their fighting spirit once more and take on cancer at this year’s event.
“Race for Life is to celebrate those who are with us, and also remember those who are not. The atmosphere is electric, our participants are so inspiring and we’re calling on the women of Wirral to help make 2015 our best year yet.”
To enter Race for Life today go to raceforlife.org or call 0300 123 0770.
*Approximation based on annual average figure of around 39,400 cases of all cancers (excluding non-melanoma skin cancer) diagnosed between 2009-2011 in the North West Region.
