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Race For Life - sign up today

10:53am Tuesday 8th April 2008

Swindon's two Race For Life events are taking place on June 14 and 15, and once more hundreds of women will set off around Lydiard Park.

This will be the ninth time Cancer Research UK's Race for Life has come to the town.

Race for Life is the UK's largest women-only fundraising event, where women of all ages come together and walk, jog, or run 5k to raise money.

Natasha Russell, area event manager for Race for Life, said: "We hope this is an invitation women can't refuse. At Race for Life there are thousands of women of all ages and abilities, shapes and sizes who will motivate and inspire each other to complete the 5k course.

"Last year's events had an unforgettable atmosphere and we raised an incredible £280,146. This year, we are hoping that 5,600 women will sign up to take part in the Swindon events, helping us to raise a target of £342,000."

To enter Race for Life 2008 or for more information, visit www.raceforlife.org/southwest or call the hotline on 0871 641 2279.

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