Ali Bastian encourages everyone to take part in Pink Aerobics!
Press release For immediate release: 15 September 2010 Press contact: Faye Golding, 020 7749 4122 fgolding@breastcancercampaign.org Ali Bastian encourages everyone to take part in Pink Aerobics! Breast Cancer Campaign’s Pink Aerobics ambassador, Ali Bastian, actress and star of Strictly Come Dancing, is encouraging everyone to sign up for Pink Aerobics to help keep fit while raising funds for breast cancer research. As part of the charity’s Isle of Pink fundraising initiative, islanders are being challenged to take on two hours of sponsored aerobics and make the pink month end on a high note. If you fancy having a go at some Zumba, Street Cheer, Cheesy tunes and Pilates, all led by top island fitness instructors, then now’s your chance. The event is being supported by Carisbrooke Central Cluster Extended Service and Carisbrooke High School and takes place on Sunday 26 September at Carisbrooke High School, Newport, from 11am-1pm. Pink Aerobics ambassador Ali Bastian said: “Sign up now to take part in Breast Cancer Campaign’s Pink Aerobics. Pink Aerobics is a fun-filled morning of dance-led aerobics that will help you get fit whilst raising vital funds for breast cancer research. Dance yourself fit with Pink Aerobics and help Campaign beat breast cancer!” Taking part in Pink Aerobics costs just £10 per person or £80 for a team of ten. Included in the price is two hours of aerobics, a Pink Aerobics T-shirt and goody bag on the day. The entry fee covers the cost of the event and all participants are encouraged to aim to raise a minimum of £50 in sponsorship. One team that has decided to take on the challenge is a local group from the Heights Leisure Centre, Sandown, where three of the Pink Aerobics instructors are from. Team member Jenny Rodwell, 32, from Cowes, said: “We decided to take part in Pink Aerobics as we want to help the cause and know this is a great way to do that while also working up a sweat. We know the instructors are full of enthusiasm so the routines are sure to be good fun! We’re all really looking forward to it and anyone visiting the Heights Leisure Centre is welcome to sponsor us.” Lauren Basket, Breast Cancer Campaign Community Development Manager, said “Pink Aerobics is a great way to keep fit and take part in the Isle of Pink. With your help we can make this year the most successful yet and get a step closer to beating breast cancer by funding vital research.” You can sign up for Pink Aerobics online now at www.breastcancercampaign.org/isleofpink. Pink Aerobics is organised by Breast Cancer Campaign and lessbounce.com. ENDS Photo: Breast Cancer Campaign Pink Aerobics Ambassador, Ali Bastian Notes to editors • The Isle of Pink is an annual initiative where the charity aims to turn the whole island as pink as possible. It’s backed by the Isle of Wight Council. • Pink Aerobics is organised by Breast Cancer Campaign and lessbounce.com • Breast Cancer Campaign aims to beat breast cancer by funding innovative world-class research to understand how breast cancer develops, leading to improved diagnosis, treatment, prevention and cure • Currently it supports 104 research projects, worth almost £16.1 million, in 38 centres of excellence across the UK and Ireland • Breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK and accounts for nearly one in three of all cancers in women • In the UK, nearly 46,000 new cases of breast cancer are diagnosed each year - that’s 125 a day • Visit www.breastcancercampaign.org • Read Chief Executive Pamela Goldberg’s blog http://pamelagoldbergblog.blogspot.com/ • LessBounce are the UK’s leading independent sports bra retailer and stock the widest range of sports bras in the world visit www.lessbounce.com
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