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| |  Forget Me Not Walks 2008
Release Date: 21 July 2008
Strollers are being offered the chance to go the extra mile for the UK’s leading blood cancer charity, Leukaemia Research, at its second Forget Me Not Walk on 7 September.
The Forget Me Not Walk, sponsored by Hotter Shoes, is a 5km sponsored walk for people of all ages to raise money for Leukaemia Research.
As well as raising money to fund research that’ll help save lives, walkers can enjoy a stroll through historic Chester, walking along the city walls taking in some key heritage sites and learning about the city from Roman Centurion guides. Entrants will celebrate at the finish with a delicious cream tea at Chester Race Course, which is included in the entry fee of £7.50.
Calendar Girl Angela Baker is supporting the Forget Me Not Walks. Angela says: "If you’re looking for a fundraising event with a difference, the Forget Me Not Walks are definitely for you! You can bring family, friends and even the dog - and help Leukaemia Research develop better treatments and cures for blood cancers!"
Melissa Houston, Community Fundraising Manager at Leukaemia Research said: "Walking can be great fun for anyone of any age, so whether you’re walking in memory of a loved one, or just fancy some exercise then a Forget me Not Walk is a fantastic opportunity to, at the same time, make a real difference to the lives of many adults and children across the UK."
This year’s event follows the success of Leukaemia Research’s first Forget Me Not Walk, held in Chester last September, which raised £25,000 to help the charity fund its vital life-saving blood cancer research. Aside from Chester, walks are taking place in Bournemouth on 15 June and in Southport on 29 June.
The entry fee is just £7.50, which covers all administration costs, a cream tea, goodie bag, t-shirt and medal. To enter, contact Melissa Houston on 020 7269 9063, email walk@lrf.org.uk or visit www.forgetmenotwalks.com
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