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| |  Forget Me Not walks 2008
Release Date: 22 April 2008
Strollers and walk-enthusiasts are being offered the chance to go the extra mile for the UK’s leading blood cancer charity, Leukaemia Research, at its 2008 Forget Me Not Walks held in three of Britain’s most interesting towns.
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. The three new walks follow the success of its first Forget Me Not Walk, held in Chester last September, which raised £25,000 for blood cancer charity Leukaemia Research. In 2008 walks are taking place in Bournemouth on 15 June, Southport on 29 June and in Chester on 7 September.
As well as raising money to fund research that’ll help save lives, walkers can enjoy a stroll through the vibrant towns of Bournemouth, Southport and Chester through beautiful award-winning gardens, past promenades and around historic city walls. Entrants celebrate at the finish of each event with a delicious cream tea.
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."
The entry fee is just £7.50, which covers all administration costs, a cream tea, goodie bag, a t-shirt and medal. To enter, contact Melissa Houston on 020 7269 9063, email walk@lrf.org.uk or visit Forget Me Not walks website
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