Liverpool launches first Pedal it Pink charity cycle ride event
A NEW cycling event is being launched in Liverpool especially for women.
The first Pedal it Pink, organised by the Breast Cancer Campaign, will take place in Sefton Park on Sunday, April 19, and local women are being encouraged to register for the event.
The fundraiser has a variety of cycle routes, from a 5k family lap to a full marathon of 26.2 miles.
The tracks have been designed to suit all abilities.
The money raised will help fund world-class research throughout the UK to understand how breast cancer develops, leading to improved diagnosis, treatment, prevention and cure.
Charity ambassador and Olympic champion Victoria Pendleton, awarded an MBE in today’s New Year honours, said: “After winning Olympic gold in the sprint cycling event in Beijing this summer, I’m so thrilled to lead Breast Cancer Campaign’s very first Pedal it Pink.
“It’ll be really exciting to see Šhundreds of women Šgetting on their bikes in Liverpool to help beat breast cancer, so I really hope you can join us on April 19 in Sefton Park.
“I know it’ll be lots of fun and together we can make a difference.”
The charity currently supports 105 research projects, worth over £13.5m, in 43 centres of excellence across the UK.
Samantha Campbell, senior events manager at Breast Cancer Campaign, added: “We’re so pleased to launch the Pedal it Pink event, so why not join us on this very exciting day and help us to raise vital funds for breast cancer research?
“Not only is it a great way to stay fit, but the cycling challenge is sure to be a fun day out for friends and family, with all proceeds going to a very worthwhile cause.”
Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, accounting for nearly one in three of all cancers in women.
More than 45,500 new cases are diagnosed each year, the equivalent of 120 each day.
Source: Liverpool Daily Post
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i have left it a bit late to regiester can make a donation and take part on the day