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Taunton Entrants Raced For Life In Weston Super Mare
| Author: Karen Lang | Published: 17th May 2009 19:21 |
Local women raced for life in memory of..
Thousands of women took place at the annual event ‘Race For Life' on Weston-super-Mare's beach; it has attracted the best number of entrants in years.
There were over 3,444 places in total and entrants ran or walked the 5k along Weston's beach and hoped to raise funds in excess of £120.000 this year 2009.
There were lots of bunny ears, pink fluffy cowgirl hats, and glittery cheerleader pom poms, frilly knickers, many pink T-shirts. Some wore their own fancy dress to entertain the event, despite the dull cloudy showery weather.
Taunton entrants Jemma Lang and Lou Coomber both took part conveying messages on their back in memory of their loved ones. Jemma who recently lost her Auntie this month and Lou lost her mum when she was 5.. both through cancer.
The race was held at the Weston-Super-Mare resort for the sixth year running which has raised more than £600,000 since it started there in 2004.
The sponsorship money will go directly towards Cancer Research work into the prevention, treatment and cure of all forms of cancer.
Race for Life aims to raise £46 million overall by bringing 750,000 women together raising sponsorship for the lifesaving work of Cancer Research UK.
About Race For Life
Cancer Research UK's Race for Life is the largest women-only fundraising event in the UK. Since 1994, women of all ages and fitness levels across the UK have come together at these inspiring events.
Every pound raised in sponsorship goes towards the Cancer Research's vital work. This includes funding the work of over 4,500 scientists, doctors and nurses who are dedicated to help more people beat cancer in their lives.
Race for Life annual events take place between May and July and are open to women across the UK. There is no prize for first place - you can walk, jog or run the 5K course.
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