FORT WILLIAM’S 5K RUN
TOGETHER 2012 FOR
CANCER RESEARCH UK
Organised by local fundraising group Lochaber Together, Fort William’s
second annual 5K Run Together event was held on Saturday 28th April. Over
300 competitors of all ages and abilities gathered at the BA Club to walk,
jog or run the 5K course in aid of Cancer Research UK.
There was a great atmosphere, with the sun shining and many spectators there
to show their support. Also there to support the cause was the Ben Nevis
cheerleaders - who performed a cheerleading display and cheered the
competitors over the start line - and local strongmen, who done a dramatic
truck pull demonstration after the race.
After a poignant balloon release in memory of loved ones, kindly organised
by Highland Weddings & Events, the race was officially started by the
provost Allan Henderson. First to cross the finish line was local youngster
Craig MacLean, who was also first across the finish line last year. He
achieved a superb time of 17:05, beating last years time of 18:42. Second to
complete the 5K course was John Treasurer followed by Bruce MacLean, Craig’s
younger brother, Every competitor completing the 5K course was rewarded with
a Cancer Research UK medal and goody bag.
The young ones were kept amused throughout the day by the bouncy castle and
new bouncy slide provided by Fort William Bouncy Castle Hire, face painting,
circus skills and balloon modelling by Graham from Fuzzy & Britta’s Circus
School and fascinating strawberry DNA experiments with Cancer Research UK
scientists.
Adam Ramsey, Chairman of the Lochaber Together for Cancer Research UK said:
“We would like to say a huge thank you to all of our sponsors who helped to
make this event a success, to everyone that and worked hard to make the
event happen and to everyone that came along to take part or contribute.
Everybody had a fantastic day and we are thrilled with the amount we have
raised so far. Cancer Research UK are dedicated to beating cancer and we
will continue to help them achieve this.” So far, the total raised by the
event is a fantastic around £8000 and rising. Lochaber Together would like
to urge all competitors to hand in their remaining sponsor money in to the
Cancer Research UK shop on the High Street as soon as possible so that a
final total can be calculated.
All the money raised by the 5K Run Together event will go directly to Cancer
Research UK, who are the world's leading charity dedicated to beating cancer
through research. They have played a leading role in many of the major
breakthroughs in cancer treatment over the last 100 years and over half of
all cancer research in the UK is carried out by Cancer Research UK
scientists. Their pioneering research into the prevention, diagnosis, and
treatment of cancer has saved millions of lives and they are making dramatic
progress towards their goal of beating cancer.
Thanks to the groundbreaking work of Cancer Research UK more people are
beating cancer than ever before. However, there is much more to be done and
the charity receives no government funding, so events such as the 5K Run
Together are essential in the fight to beat cancer.
More events will be organised by Lochaber Together for Cancer Research UK
throughout the year, and it has been announced that the 5K Run Together
family event will be held on Saturday 27th April next year. Registration for
the event will be starting soon. In the mean time, if any individual or
group wants to hold their own fundraising event, our local You Can
Ambassador, Kirsty Johnson, will be more than happy to provide help and
advice. You can contact her
ongetinvolved@lochabertogether.co.uk .
Pictures from the 2012 event now available for
viewing
