CHILDREN are encouraging others to put on their running shoes and get involved in Carlisle’s Children’s Cancer Run.
Today (March 23), Children’s Cancer North held an official launch event to raise awareness for the Children’s Cancer Run, which takes place at Bitt’s Park on June 26.
Two brave youngsterswho have dealt with the disease, Mia and Holly, alongside pupils from Inglewood Junior School, brought a buzz of excitement and encouragement ahead of the starting line.
Mia Presch was diagnosed with Wilms Tumour, a rare children’s kidney cancer, in 2016.
She underwent 16 rounds of chemotherapy and had a kidney removed during her treatment at the Great North Children’s Hospital in Newcastle.
Mia’s dad, Gareth said: “My daughter Mia was diagnosed with cancer at three years of age, and she’s been in remission now for four years and we’ve been supporting Children’s Cancer Run since its inception, and we’re both very much looking forward to getting involved and supporting the event on June 26.”
Mia, now aged 10, and her sister Darcey will be taking part in the Children’s Cancer Run and are fully encouraging of others to get involved for a great day out.
Similarly, The Brough family, from near Carlisle, have supported the Children’s Cancer Run since daughter Holly was diagnosed with Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) in 2014, aged just two years old.
The family have since helped to bring this event to the North West for the first time last year.
Holly, 9, said: “It is great fun, and everyone can do it. You can run, walk, skip, or dance your way round.”
Chris Peacock, chairman of Children’s Cancer North, said: “We are excited to bring the Cancer Run back to Carlisle, offering a great day out for all the family whilst raising money for a vital cause.
"We hope over 1,000 children and adults will take part in the run, raising a further £30,000 to help make life better for children with cancer locally.
“We already have children from 10 schools registered to take part and hope to attract runners of all abilities who can complete the course in their own time.
"We especially want runners to encourage their friends and families to line the route and cheer everyone round.
"There will be lots of activities for everyone on the day in the Event Village, including a CFM Roadshow fairground rides, children’s activities, and food stalls, making the event a great family day out,” he said.
The charity since its inception have raised over £40 million towards research into children’s cancers and supporting children and their families affected by cancer at the Great North Children’s Hospital.
Entrants can choose either the three or five mile cross-country routes which both cater to all ages and abilities.
Entries can be made online by visiting Children's Cancer Run here.
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