CANCER survivors have called on charity fundraisers to take part in the Ferndown Relay for Life.
The 24-hour team event, which begins with a survivors’ lap of honour, raises money for Cancer Research UK.
Volunteer Pam Bentley said more teams are still welcome to sign up for the event.
“Everybody has heard about Race for Life, and our event is a little bit different. We are all volunteers trying to raise as much money as possible for Cancer Research UK.”
This year’s survivors’ lap will be led by five-year-old Charlotte Jackson of West Moors, who was diagnosed with an acute form of leukaemia just before her fourth birthday.
She will be dressed as a princess and organisers hope to release white doves before the relay.
Pam said: “Our survivors do a lap of honour, and then we have a party afterwards, which this year has been provided by the cafe at the Bournemouth Flying Club. It’s a chance for survivors to get together.”
The town turned purple last week to celebrate the event, which takes place on June 29.
More than 50 shops, cafes and bars created bold window displays in support of Cancer Research UK, while Stone Lounge donated 50p from every coffee sold during the week to the charity.
For more information email ferndownrelay4life@hotmail.com or visit cruk.org/relay
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