HeartFM - Race for Life

Earlier today I worked with Heart FM and Cancer Research to promote the up and coming events, Race for Life. 

There are over 230 fundraising events around the UK in which women and girls, from six years old and up, can take part by running, walking, skipping or however else around a 5k or 10k course all to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

Today I worked as a Heart Angel in the Watford Harlequin Shopping Centre where, along with a team from Cancer Research, we raised awareness about the events and encouraged the public to get involved. This could be by taking part in Race for Life, supporting a loved one who is taking part, or even just donating a bit of extra change towards the charity. 

We handed out flags and balloons to children as well as sign up forms and flyers to women to try and get as many people signing up as possible. There were also some cheerleaders from Hertstoppers Cheerleading Club who performed the Cancer Slam dance every 15 minutes. The Cancer Slam is the dance that will be performed as part of the warm up at every Race for Life event around the UK, so if you're participating, get practicing so you can join in the fun on the day!

I really enjoyed working with the Cancer Research team and raising awareness for such a good cause. I took part in Race for Life last year and not only was it great fun, it was also a really good way to exercise and also raise money for Cancer Research; a charity that is close to a lot of people's hearts.

I also loved talking to the public about the events, as well as taking pictures of them with our Heart frame for the HeartFM website. Even the regular outbreaks of snow couldn't bring down the good mood we were all in!

Have a look on the Cancer Research page or try and learn the Cancer Slam!
Also, sign up for Race for Life and let me know how you do :)

Gemma x