Thousands Join Forces In Cancer Research’s Race For Life (Picture Special!)

Thousands of women in Wrexham joined forces yesterday to run, jog, walk and dance to raise money for Cancer Research.

Women and girls (and a few pets in tutus!) gathered to take part in Cancer Research’s annual Race For Life at Alyn Waters Country Park.

Despite the forecast of scattered showers, the rain held off and the sun shone for the 5k event. Alyn Waters was a sea of pink, with women of all ages joining together with the same goal – to help beat cancer.

We popped down to the event, with one of us taking part in the race. It’s safe to say that spirits and emotions were high – however the mood was one of positivity and determination.

The event began with a crowd warm up and music from Heart – not to mention a few crowd selfies. Heart also revealed that over £80,000 had been raised by the day’s participants.

Along with this, Jordan Percival, who was the guest of honour told the crowds her story and experiences with cancer. Jordan, who is now in remission was diagnosed with lymphoma just before her 21st birthday.

Addressing the crowds, Jordan spoke of her own diagnosis and experiences, before encouraging everyone to join forces and best cancer.

Below are just some of the pictures you tweeted to us yesterday – and congratulations from Wrexham.com to all those who took part in the event. If you took part yesterday, then email your pics to [email protected] and we will add them into the gallery.

LLay YFC sent us this photo yesterday morning of the track being set up

A few people got in touch to tell us how quick they completed the race. Faye Evans and her group completed the track in 38 minutes

Ceri Vernon sent us this photo of her group just before the race started

Leah sent us this photo of herself and her sister (and her sister’s dog – Astro!) at the finish line

Chris Parry sent us this photo of his wife – Gemma, who has raised over £1000 in two weeks for Cancer Research

Emma Middlecote tweeted to say she completed the race in 47 minutes!

Katie sent this photo of her group ready to go for the race

Jemma Kent completed the race in 35.41 minutes – adding it was a fab day all round

Danielle Hughes and the ‘School Run Team’

Ian Parry tweeted Wrexham.com this picture of Lowri and Tesni at the end of the race

Bryan Ackerley sent us this photo of Alison, Georgia and Jess. This year’s Race For Life was Alison’s 10th!

Nicola Price sent us this picture of her seven-year-old son who raised £300 for Cancer Research. Nicola also raised £112.60.
Nicola added: “I just want people to know how well he’s done and how proud I am of him.”