Scotland’s biggest Cancer Research Race for Life event postponed

Organisers of Scotland’s biggest Race for Life have regretfully announced the much-loved event which was set to take place on 17 May has been postponed.
During 2020, events scheduled for May, June and July are postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. As many events as possible will be rescheduled for later in the year.During 2020, events scheduled for May, June and July are postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. As many events as possible will be rescheduled for later in the year.
During 2020, events scheduled for May, June and July are postponed due to the coronavirus outbreak. As many events as possible will be rescheduled for later in the year.

The charity has postponed Race for Life events this spring and summer across the UK to protect the country’s health during the coronavirus outbreak which includes the Race for Life 5K and 10K at Glasgow Green.

Participants who have already signed up for a Race for Life event will be contacted directly by the charity.

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It is unclear when the Race for Life event in Glasgow could be rescheduled for but a decision will be announced as soon as possible. Cancer Research UK Race for Life Pretty Muddy, a 5K mud-splattered obstacle course is still set to go ahead this autumn on Sunday September 6 at Pollok Country Park, Glasgow.

£20 million has been raised in Glasgow to fund gentler and more effective treatments for cancer since Scotland’s first Race for Life event was held in the city in spring 1995. Money raised at the event which attracts more than 7,000 participants every year helps scientists find new ways to prevent, diagnose and treat the disease, helping save more lives.

Lisa Adams, Cancer Research UK spokeswoman for Scotland, said: “As the coronavirus outbreak continues to unfold, we are listening to the advice and guidance of the Scottish and UK Governments carefully.

“While our priority is ensuring that people affected by cancer get the support and information they need during unprecedented times, we’re having to work quickly to understand the impact the pandemic will have on Cancer Research UK’s fundraising.

“We have urgently reviewed our events, including Race for Life. As the safety of our supporters, volunteers, suppliers and staff across the hundreds of Race for Life events due to take place in 2020 is incredibly important we have made the decision to postpone the events scheduled in May, June and July including Race for Life Glasgow this May. We will aim to deliver as many events as possible later in the year.

“We know this will be a huge disappointment to our supporters, but I’m sure they will understand. We’ll be in touch with everyone who has signed up as soon as possible to let them know next steps.

“Since it began, Race for Life has raised over £890m for Cancer Research UK’s life-saving work. We’re incredibly grateful to everyone who has taken part and hope their support will continue.”

Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, in partnership with Tesco, is an inspiring series of 5k, 10k and Pretty Muddy events which raise millions of pounds every year to find new ways to tackle cancer.

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Money raised through Race for Life helps to make long-term research and pioneering trials possible, leading to new tests and kinder treatments, which could save the lives of more men, women and children across Scotland.

The charity was able to spend over £42 million last year in Scotland on some of the UK’s leading scientific and clinical research. Now many of the scientists and researchers funded by Cancer Research UK are currently being redeployed to help in the fight against Covid-19, including assisting with testing for the virus.

This includes scientists from the Cancer Research UK Beatson Institute in Glasgow who have volunteered to put their expert skills and talent to use at the major new COVID-19 testing facility, the Lighthouse Laboratory in Glasgow which has just opened. By helping to beat coronavirus, the charity can lessen the impact that this virus is having on the care of cancer patients.