It’s hard to believe that it is that time of year again! Is it really twelve months since we started to plan last year’s event?! Over the last couple of years, the participants in the Womens Cancer Challenge have raised over £31,000 for the Lewis branch of Cancer Research UK. You can find out more about the fantastic work that they do by following the link on the left side.
Originally we contacted Cancer Research UK about holding one of the national 'Race For Life' events here in Stornoway; however, because of logistical reasons - they required a minimum of 1,000 entrants to make this happen - it wasn't possible. So we went ahead and organised the event ourselves along similar lines - women only, non competitive etc. We also wanted to make clear that participants did not have to run!
Thanks to the generosity of so many local businesses and individuals, the event has cost absolutely nothing to put on over the last two years - so every single penny raised goes to the local fundraising target.
. As an anonymous person – you will soon see why anonymity is probably necessary – said at the event last year “How on earth did you get 500 women in Lewis together at the same time for something that did not include shopping drinking or dancing!”
It would be great to think that we could try and get even more women to take part this year, doing something active to improve their health and helping the local branch of Cancer Research UK to continue their fundraising. Last year we had 536 entrants and 501 finishers - let's try and make this year's event even bigger! Grab a work colleague, your next door neighbour - in fact, anyone female and please encourage them to take part!
Don't forget you can walk, run, jog, walk/run - any method is acceptable as long as you don't use mechanical means!
There are two new JogScotland groups operating at the Sports Centre, if you feel you could do with some company or even just a little moral support - more information on these in the 'Information' section.
Good luck with the training and see you on 30th May!
Tony and Kirsty |
