PEOPLE in Hillingdon are being encouraged to get the year off to a great start by joining Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life.

As an incentive, there’s 30% off entry fees during January with the code RFL30.

This year, for the first time, Cancer Research UK is inviting everyone in the area – women, men and children - to join the Race for Life.

There are events for all ages and abilities at Hillingdon House Farm sports ground on Saturday, July 13.  

Brenda Scott, Hillingdon event manager, said: “Our Race for Life events are fun, colourful, emotional and uplifting.

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"They help people with cancer by raising money for research, including clinical trials which give patients in Hillingdon access to the latest treatments.

“You don’t have to be sporty to take part.  You don’t need to train or compete against anyone else. 

"All you need to do is go to the Race for Life website, pick an event, sign up and then have fun raising money in whatever way you like.

“This January, we’re urging mums, dads, nans, grandpas, brothers, sisters, friends and workmates to show their support by joining the Race for Life.”

Visit raceforlife.org or call 0300 123 0770.