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'Pink Ladies' Race for Life – 08/06/2008

 

Anvic's Pink Ladies' Race for Life

 

Anvic staff support Cancer Research UK in Burnley’s annual Race for Life

 

On Sunday 8th June 2008 eight ‘Pink Ladies’ – past and present Anvic employees, ran through Burnley for the town’s fourth annual Race for Life and raised over £600 for charity.

 

Burnley Race for Life 2008 was held in Townley Park and saw hundreds of women of all ages take part. The 5km run which is equal to 3.1 miles was quite a challenge for some participants, but not for the Anvic girls, who all managed to complete the race in just half an hour.

 

This inspirational event, asks women from across the UK to walk, jog or run 5km to raise awareness and money for the well deserving charity – Cancer Research UK.

 

Sara Uttley, from the Anvic sales department said: “We decided to wear pink to raise team spirit and to give us a sense of togetherness; girl power even!”

“Our strong team spirit certainly had a lot to do with how well we all did. We spurred one another along and remained focused throughout the race,” said Sara.

 

“Many women who get involved do so for a personal reason; some are cancer survivors, while others take part in memory of or to celebrate the lives of loved ones affected by the illness,” continues Sara.

 

Rachel Entwistle, who is also part of the Anvic sales department, ran the race in a speedy 26 minutes, leading the girls to the much anticipated finish line.

 

Rachel said: “Crossing the line and completing the run without stopping was a magnificent achievement. It was a grand day out for the whole team and we are now planning to enter Anvic’s, newly formed, ‘Pink Ladies’ into next year’s event.”

 

Amanda Jones, Piccadilly House Centre Manager said: “Several members of our team have been affected both personally and by family members having cancer. It is sad to say that all of us know someone who is still fighting it, beating it or has lost their battle with the disease.”

 

“There is something very moving about a sea of women coming together on what would be a normal Sunday morning to show their support for a cause that will help and has helped millions across the UK,” she continued.

 

Paul Dawson, Managing Director of Anvic Developments said: “We were certainly very proud of Anvic’s ‘Pink Ladies’ and I know they are already making plans to enter next year’s race.”

 

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