Sarah is calling on Wee County women to join Race for Life

Hamish Hutchinson • Published 9 Jun 2010 13:21 0 Comments

AN ALLOA woman whose husband beat testicular cancer is urging women throughout Clackmannanshire to get into step with Race for Life.

Sarah Lockie is running the Cancer Research Race for Life this Sunday at Stirling University.

Her husband, Brian, was diagnosed with testicular cancer in February 2005, just four months before they were due to get married.

Soon after being diagnosed Brian was admitted for surgery, which avoided the need for additional treatment such as chemotherapy - and there was more good news for the couple just a year later when Sarah fell pregnant with their son Callum.

Sarah is now hoping other women will join her in entering the event and sharing in the unforgetable atmosphere on the day.

She said, "Thanks to research we have a wonderful family. I am so grateful for the treatment Brian had and for Callum being here.

"Success stories like ours would not be possible without the work of Cancer Research UK, which relies on everyone who raises money through Race for Life."

Entering Race for Life is the ideal way for women of all ages, shapes and sizes to motivate themselves to become more active as they get ready to walk, jog or run the 5k route.

Becoming more active has benefits that will go on well after the event, as research shows that even regular, moderate physical activity can help reduce the risk of cancer.

Moderate activity is anything that leaves you feeling warm and slightly out of breath - it can be anything from a brisk walk to a spot of gardening.

Being physically active could help to prevent thousands of cancer cases in the UK every year. Not only does it help to maintain a healthy body weight but it also has a protective effect in itself.

Studies show that it can reduce the risk of bowel cancer by a quarter and the risk of breast cancer by 20-40 per cent.

Race for Life is the UK's largest women-only fundraising event series where all the money raised goes to fund Cancer Research UK's life-saving work.

In 2009, 2000 women walked, jogged or ran in Stirling and raised an incredible £110,000.

This year, more than 900 participants have already signed up and organisers are hoping that 2000 women will help hit a target of £106,000

Carolyn Johnston, Stirling Event Manager for Race for Life, said, "Race for Life is not a competitive event. You can walk, jog or run the 5k course and revel in Race for Life's unique atmosphere of sisterhood."

Carolyn Johnston added, "One-in-three people in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer at some stage in their lives.

"But the good news is that more people are beating the disease than ever before. Cancer Research UK's work is at the heart of that progress.

"By helping to raise money through Race for Life, our supporters are turning hope into reality."

You can enter the Race for Life at Stirling University by logging on to www.raceforlife.org or by calling 0871 641 1111.

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