Make A Date

A heartfelt invitation is being sent out by Cancer Research UK this Valentine's Day.

Women across Fife are being urged to enter the Race for Life.

5k and 10k races will be held at Beveridge Park in Kirkcaldy on June 28th.

Jayne Glasgow, Cancer Research UK's Fife Events Manager, said: "Valentine's Day is a great opportunity to spend time with the people we love. For this reason it's also the perfect date to enter Race for Life.
 
"Everyone who takes part in Race for Life, and raises money for life-saving research, will be playing a crucial role in helping more men, women and children survive cancer. They will be giving them the chance to have more time with the people they love and to create more precious memories together.
 
Jayne continued: "Pledging to take part in Race for Life, alongside thousands of like minded women, is incredibly motivating. The atmosphere on the day is full of emotion. Participants wear signs on their backs declaring their reasons for taking part. Many will be remembering loved ones lost to cancer or celebrating the lives of people dear to them who have survived. 
 
"And as the cold, dark days of February drag on, knowing that they’ve signed up to Race for Life later in the year could help women of all shapes and sizes feel more inspired to stick to their resolutions to get a little bit fitter in 2015. With fire in their bellies and trainers at the ready, we know that women in Fife are up for the challenge."
 
Race for Life events are non-competitive. Organiser say taking part is not about being fit or fast and participants can choose to walk, jog, run or even dance around the course if they prefer.
 
Last year, 1900 women took part in Race for Life in Fife and raised £120.000. This year, organisers need 2500 women and girls to stride out to help raise £160.000.
 
Cancer Research UK says receives no Government funding for its ground-breaking work but with help from the people of Fife the charity intends to beat cancer sooner.
  
To enter Race for Life's 5k, 10k or Pretty Muddy events in Scotland visit raceforlife.org or call 0300 123 0770.