Get on the charity Run
People were this week being encouraged to put their best foot forward and sign up for this weekend’s Carluke On The Run.
The event brings local residents together to participate in either the family fun run for under eights or the 5k and 10k road races.
The action kicks off from 9.30am on Sunday, May 21, at the John Cumming Stadium.
Morag Cunningham, head of fundraising at Beatson Cancer Charity, said: “Carluke on the Run is a fantastic, family event and we’re so proud to be chosen as the event’s nominated charity partner for a third year.
“More than one in three people are affected by cancer in the West of Scotland – the highest cancer rate in Europe. Working with the Carluke Development Trust is a fantastic way to raise funds while encouraging people to get active, have fun and fundraise. Each donation big or small is greatly appreciated and will help give a massive boost to our radiotherapy treatment centre in Lanarkshire.
“We hope everyone from Lanarkshire will join us in participating in Carluke on the Run - let’s race across the finishing line together.”
All funds raised will go directly towards benefiting the people of Lanarkshire and the recently-opened Lanarkshire Beatson, a state-of-the-art £22million radiotherapy treatment centre based at Monklands Hospital in Airdrie.
Lanarkshire Beatson are equipped with the most advanced technology and equipment to deliver world- class treatments to thousands of cancer patients and their families. The centre also delivers a range of complementary therapies to enhance the wellbeing of people from across Lanarkshire in the hope of making their treatment more comfortable.
Tom Sneddon, chairman of Carluke Development Trust, said: “We’ re delighted to have Beatson Cancer Charity back as our official charity partner for another exciting year.
“It’s a privilege to support such a fantastic cause - the hard work it does to help people affected by cancer is outstanding. We hope Carluke will be a sea of yellow runners, joggers and walkers on the day.”
If you would like to take part in this fun familyfriendly event, visit the Carluke Development Trust website at http:// www. carluketrust. org. uk and follow the links to register.