Race for life

Hello,

Last week I participated in the 5K race for life. Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life is a series of women-only events raising money for research into all 200 types of cancer. It was the first time I participating and it was great!

Since I am not a runner or jogger I just walked, with you can do in the 5K. The event was extremely well organized, the overall feeling is great: random group of people who get together for a good cause - beat the hell out of cancer by raising as much money as possible to fuel research.

This event happens all around the UK and it comes in different flavours: 5K, 10K, half marathon etc. It does not matter if you, like me, are in top fit, the important thing is to participate.

Along with your number-sticker they give you a card where you can write the name of those you are running for. Mine had my mum’s name who unfortunately lost the fight against this ugly disease a couple of years ago.

Additionally, I decided to make a t-shirt for the occasion. As it’s a ladies event you should wear pink. I had a pink t-shirt at home and decided to write m e (Portuguese for mother) in sequins. I bought some fabric glue (in the picture) and applied a string of pink sequins I had at home. Work quite well, I did not lose any sequin during the race!
 

 

They were some neat outfits on the day of the race, pink angels, etc. I think, by far, my favorite was a pink-nun dress!

If you live in the UK and you have the chance, please participate. When I finished the race I had this amazing feeling of accomplishment for being part of something bigger than me. Every bit counts right!

Have a lovely day/evening