Charity looks forward to a packed season
A charity which offers help, advice and support to people affected by cancer is looking forward to a bumper year of fundraising events.
Every year, 1,900 people in Shropshire are told they have cancer. By the year 2030, less than 11 years away, the number of people with cancer in Shropshire is expected to double, meaning that there is now an urgent need for more cancer information and support for people living with cancer in Shropshire.
Macmillan Cancer Support receives no government funding - despite an increase in demand for its services. Instead, the charity relies on the generosity of the public to continue providing local cancer support for the people of Shropshire.
The charity relies on fundraising and you can help everyone with cancer live life as fully as they can by signing up to one of the many great fundraising events taking place in Shropshire this year.
The first event is the Sir John Talbot School in Whitchurch is organising a 10k race on April 7. This is the third year of the event and has, to date, raised £10,000 for the charity. To find out more go to whitchurch10k.niftyentries.com/whitchurch-10k-2019
The Whitsun Bank Holiday is the date for the first ever Shrewsbury Wacky Races which is being held on May 26 in the Quarry. Spectators can come and cheer on the weird, wonderful and wacky soapbox downhill racers as they hurtle down the custom 300m track and it’s chicanes, hopefully avoiding the icy waters of the River Severn at the end! The event will be free to attend with pop up street food, bars and activities for all the family. To find out more visit www.shrewsburywackyraces.co.uk/
The Oswestry Colour Run is back for its second year. Taking place on June 30 at the British Ironwork Centre in Oswestry, . This is the happiest 3k you’ll ever walk, dance or run and is designed to be a happy, enjoyable day for all ages. It celebrates healthiness, happiness, individuality and giving back to the community while experiencing the uniqueness of the British Ironwork Centre. The Colour Run is a un-timed race in which participants are doused from head to toe in different colours from various paint stations around the Ironworks. To find out more go to oswestrycolourrun.co.uk/
For any car enthusiasts, the Ellesmere Classic Car Show should not be missed. Held in the Cremorne Gardens at The Mere, Ellesmere, on July 21. To find out more visit www.facebook.com/Ellesmere-Classic-Car-Show-269663356775796/
Two events finishing off the summer season are the Coracle World Championships and the Ludlow Cycling Festival. The Coracle World Championships is a “splashing” event taking place at the Pengwern Boat Club in Shrewsbury on September 13 where teams race in a coracle across the River Severn in a quest to become World Champions. For more information go to coracleworldchampionship.co.uk/
The Ludlow Cycling Festival returns for the sixth year this year and is being held at the Ludlow Rugby Club on September 22. The festival offers offering a selection of rides for all abilities and ages. To find out more visit http://www.ludlowcyclingfestival.co.uk/
It is going to be a busy year again in 2019 for Macmillan’s Shropshire fundraising manager, Kate Thomas.
She said: “I am really looking forward to working with our committees, supporters, volunteers and partners again this year to organise this fantastic range of events.
"I sincerely hope that there is something for everyone to enjoy and get involved in to support Macmillan’s work in Shropshire.
"The generosity and enthusiasm of everyone that gets involved continues to make a huge difference to helping people living with and beyond cancer.
"The money raised at these events helps us continue to increase our services and support in the county, from the cancer nurse specialists, physiotherapists, speech therapists, GPs to the welfare rights officers and Shrewsbury and Telford information centres.”
