Race for Life ‘takes off’ at North Weald

Over 2,000 women joined the annual Race For Life at North Weald Airfield on Wednesday 11 July.  Mums, aunties, sisters-in-law and friends of all ages came together to join the fight against cancer and raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK.

Chairman of Epping Forest District Council Councillor Brian Rolfe and Kalin Thomas-Lambert, who was diagnosed with Leukaemia back in 2010, started the race.  The runners, many wearing pink, braved the very wet conditions with good spirits.  This year there were two distances – either five or ten kilometres.

Councillor Brian Rolfe said:  “It was a very emotional evening, with many people racing in memory of loved ones they have lost to cancer, as well as those who have survived it.  The atmosphere on the evening was wonderful, even though the weather wasn’t.”

Sponsorship money can be returned online at raceforlife.org by calling 0871 641 1111 or by sending a cheque payable to Cancer Research UK to Race for Life PO Box 442, Northampton, NN3 6UU.

Race for Life warm up before the challenge begins.

Fundraisers warming up at North Weald Airfield.

Christine Hall, Jennifer Hall, Sandra Hall and Jackie Gardener pleased to be taking part.

As Race for Life starts rain drops start to fall.

'Pretty in pink' fundraiser take to the Race for Life challenge.

Fancy dress all in aid for Race for Life.

Fundraisers around the course at North Weald Airfield.

Race for Life fundraising event at North Weald Airfield.

Fundraisers enjoying the charity event.

Crossing the finishing line at North Weald Race for Life.

All smiles crossing the finishing line.

Crossing the finishing line.