By Still time to join this year’s Race for Life in Cleethorpes this Sunday
There is still time to put on your running shoes and sign up for this year’s Race for Life in Cleethorpes.
Women, men, and children are all invited to get involved on Sunday 15 May at Meridian Park in Cleethorpes to take part in the 3K, 5K or 10K races.
Around 29,400 people are diagnosed with cancer in the East Midlands every year and one in two people in the UK will get cancer in their lifetime.
The money raised will help fund vital research on how to prevent, treat and cure cancer.
In 2019, for the first time, the Race for Life opened its doors to men to participate too, making it a truly inclusive event, giving people the chance to come together with their family and friends, and join the movement to help beat cancer.
Since the event began 28 years ago, they have raised a staggering £900 million for this fantastic cause with events taking place up and down the country.
Michael Jarvis, Cancer Research UK’s spokesperson in the East Midlands, said: “Everyone can play their part to help beat cancer. Sadly, cancer affects all of us in some way. Whether people are living with cancer, taking part in honour of or in memory of a loved one with cancer, or signing up to protect their own children’s future, everyone has a reason to Race for Life.
“Our Race for Life events are open to all. For some people, the Race for Life is literally a walk in the park. Slow and steady still wins. For others, it’s a jog. Others may opt to push themselves harder and take part in the 10K distance. But what is for certain is we’re looking forward to welcoming people of all ages and abilities. Race for Life in Cleethorpes and Scunthorpe will be fun, emotional, colourful, uplifting and unforgettable this year.”
Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, in partnership with Tesco, raises funds to help beat 200 types of cancer, including bowel cancer, breast cancer, prostate cancer, lung cancer, testicular cancer, brain cancer, children’s cancers and leukaemia.
To sign up for this year’s event simply head to the Race for Life website here or you can sign up on the day.
(Image: Cancer Research UK Race for Life)
