Ife in Victoria Park

College’s Centre Stage Theatre to be presented with a medal by special guests including the mayor and mayoress of Halton Councillors John and Marjorie Bradshaw, Widnes Vikings players Brad Walker and Jordan Johnstone, England and St Helen’s rugby star Mark Percival and local boxing legend Michael ‘Rocky’ Fielding.

David Ash, who represented Cancer Research UK, also took to the stage to provide an inspirational speech to the audience of proud participants.

This year’s Race For Life was sponsored by local charity Young Addaction Halton and local businesses including Cronton Lane Bakery, Asda Widnes store and Morrisons Widnes which kindly donated food and bottled water for the day.

The Rapid Relief Team, a global charitable organisation with teams all over the world, generously catered the event providing a BBQ and hot drinks for participants to enjoy.

Event co-organiser Helen Maddison said: “Our fourth Race For Life has been the best yet!

“It was incredible to see so many people taking part to raise money for such a wonderful cause.

“Thank you to everyone who got involved to make this event a big success.”

Event co-organiser Keith Barker said: “This is such an important event ● Students and staff from Riverside College and Cronton Sixth Form took part in the annual College Race For Life event at Victoria Park, Widnes in the college calendar.

“Almost everybody has been affected by cancer in one way or another so it was amazing to see so many people taking part.

“A big thank you to everyone who made a donation!”

If you would like to make a donation towards this wonderful cause, you can do so via the college Race For Life JustGiving page: https://www.justgiving. com/ fundraising/ raceforlife-2019