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Fun filled family 5k to
help Liverpool say neigh to cancer
NORTH West Cancer Research is
challenging people from Southport to walk, run or gallop 5k around Aintree's
world famous racetrack, to help them say neigh to cancer.
Canter for Cancer, will be Liverpool's 1st ever horse themed running
event, which will raise money for cancer research and Liverpool based health
charities.
Race goers will wear novelty horse's heads as they make their way around the
5K (just over 3 miles) course at Aintree, home to the world's greatest
steeplechase - 'The Grand National' - on Sunday, 6 March 2016.
Liverpool actress Suzanne Collins has put her name behind the race and is
encouraging as many people as possible to take part. Organisers hope that
more than 3,000 people from all over Liverpool and the North West will take
part.
There will also be a chance for children to get involved on the day with a
shorter:- 'Only Foals and Horses' race, which can be completed with an adult
chaperone.
Suzanne, who lost her dad to lung cancer 3
years ago, said:- "Cancer touches the lives of all of us. My dad
recently passed away after battling lung cancer and so many others of my
friends and family have been affected by it.
Cancer research is so important if we are to ever move forward and beat this
killer disease, which is why I am proud to have been asked to support North
West Cancer Research and its Canter for Cancer event. It's such a fun idea
and a great way to unite everyone in a common cause all while raising funds
for cancer research.
I've got lots of my friends and family interested in signing up already and
my daughter Mya has already said she will run the Only Foals and Horses
event, with her friends which she'll do in memory of her grandad."
Canter for Cancer is supported by The Liverpool FC Foundation, as well as
Liverpool based Investec Wealth and Investment which has been named as the
headline sponsor.
North West Cancer Research is the biggest locally-based charity, working to
fund cancer research, which directly benefits those living in the North
West.
The charity has committed to funding more than £11.2million worth of cancer
research over the next 5 years. £7.7million of which will be spent on
projects at the University of Liverpool, home to the North West Cancer
Research Centre.
The most recent figures from the National Cancer Intelligence Network show
that show that cancer is one of the biggest killers in Liverpool. On average
2,577 people are diagnosed with cancer per year and if you live in Liverpool
you are 25% more likely to be diagnosed with cancer than anywhere else in
the UK.
Anne Jackson, CEO, North West Cancer Research, said:-
"Canter for
Cancer offers a unique chance for members of the public to run Aintree's
world famous course for themselves.
This is the largest fundraising event we've ever held and we look forward to
Canter for Cancer becoming North West Cancer Research's flagship fundraising
event. It offers something fun for all the family; especially with our
novelty horses heads.
Support from Liverpool FC Foundation and The Jockey Club, who have offered
us Aintree Racecourse, has been fantastic and will help us raise awareness
of the importance of cancer research among as many people as possible.
Cancer sadly affects every single one of us. It is one of the biggest
killers in Liverpool. The good news is that today, for the first time ever
half of all people diagnosed with cancer in the UK will survive; which is
why research is so important."
Mark Haig, head of operations at Liverpool FC Foundation, said:- "We
are delighted to support North West Cancer Research and its Canter for
Cancer event. Right from the off, we knew this sounded like a great event
and felt it was something that we could really get behind as a Foundation.
Cancer is a serious issue in Liverpool, and the more awareness we can raise
about it the better. Canter for Cancer will challenge people to think about
cancer, as well as raise money for vital cancer research right here in
Liverpool.
We have worked with North West Cancer Research for ten year now as part of
our Men's Health Programme. I am hoping that some of the guys; and girls;
involved will sign up to take part and make this one of the biggest and best
fundraising events in the city."
Liverpool FC Foundation is the official charity of Liverpool Football Club.
It delivers a range of initiatives that inspire people from all walks of
life to make positive change happen for themselves and their communities.
Its Men's Health programme was developed in 2005 in response to the high
levels of poor health within the community. It aims to raise awareness and
tackle physical and mental health issues, including cancer prevention. North
West Cancer Research has worked with the Men's Health programme, since 2005
helping support some of its cancer awareness related activities.
Registration for Canter for Cancer is now
open.
Registration for the 5k race costs £20 per person and for Only Foals and
Horses £20 for a child and adult chaperone.
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