Clumber Park Stages Bassetlaw Race for Life
Thousands of Bassetlaw women will have the chance to take
part in a Cancer Research UK Race for Life, when the national event
comes to Clumber Park on 18th July 2010.
The Race for Life is the UK’s largest women only fundraising
event with all the proceeds going to Cancer Research UK. Mums,
daughters, sisters and friends are invited to join in the unique
event.
Clumber Park will stage a 5k Race for Life and for those who
want a bit more of a challenge a 10K. Both races start at
10:30am.
Tony Wright, Sports Development Team Leader at Bassetlaw
District Council said:
“It’s exciting that Bassetlaw will be finally hosting a Race for
Life and making the most of the beautiful surroundings that Clumber
Park offers. By working in partnership with the National Trust and
Race for Life Team women of all ages can walk, run or jog to help
Cancer Research UK.”
Alison Mackfall, East Midlands Events Manager for Race for Life,
said:
“The event is going to be full of amazing moments for everyone
as women of all ages and fitness abilities join together to walk,
jog or run 5k to help beat cancer.”
The organisers are also keen for volunteers to get involved and
show their support.
Alison added: “By simply helping they will be doing their bit to
beat Cancer.”
Cancer Research UK funds leading scientific and clinical
research in Nottinghamshire and South Yorkshire. For example,
Cancer Research UK researchers in Sheffield are examining the
impact of the new national bowel cancer screening programme on
survival rates for bowel cancer in England.
This work should help develop and improve the screening
programme, so that many more cases of bowel cancer are detected at
a stage where they can be treated successfully.
Cancer Research UK also funds a number of researchers at the
University of Nottingham including a team of scientists who are
investigating the best way to treat certain types of brain tumours
in children. This important work could lead to better survival for
children with this disease.
Women in Bassetlaw can enter on the Cancer Research UK’s Race for
Life website or by calling 0871 641 1111.
Last Updated - 04/06/2010