Local teacher’s pink ride to fund breast cancer research

Press Release For immediate release: 16 March 2010 Press contact: Louise Garrahan, Media Relations Officer, Breast Cancer Campaign, DD 0207 749 3724, Email: lgarrahan@breastcancercampaign.org Local teacher’s pink ride to fund breast cancer research Local cyclist Claire Perrin from Redbridge in London will gear up to beat breast cancer this March by taking part in Breast Cancer Campaign’s women-only cycling event, Pedal it Pink. The teacher at Woodbridge School and five colleagues will join hundreds of women at River Lee Country Park on Sunday 28 March after she had a breast cancer scare. Claire, who is taking on the marathon challenge, said: “When I found a lump, thankfully I only had to wait two weeks to see a specialist. The money raised will directly lead better specialists who can diagnose, treat, prevent and cure this disease so that more of our sisters, mums and friends can survive and live life to the full.” She added: “I’m new to the school and wanted to get a team together to get to know people, so I’m pleased there are now six of us willing to take part in Pedal it Pink. If you would like to be part of our team you will be made most welcome. Some of us are very fit, whereas others like me are slow and well padded. Bikes can be hired on the day and I think it will only take about three hours, so come on challenge yourself while supporting a very worthwhile cause.” Pedal it Pink has a variety of cycle routes to choose from so there is something to suit all abilities. Beginners can opt for the family 5K lap (which is also open to the men and children in your life) and those wishing to push themselves that little bit further can select either a half (13.1miles) or full (26.2miles) marathon distance. All routes are completely enclosed in the park, so it’s safe, traffic-free and suitable for all existing and aspiring cyclists. If you would like to join Claire and help put the brakes on breast cancer, please visit www.breastcancercampaign.org, email pedalitpink@breastcancercampaign.org or call 020 7749 3700 to sign up. Cycling is a great form of cardiovascular exercise, which helps to burn fat and if done regularly contributes to a healthy lifestyle. Cycling is also great for toning leg muscles and can burn up to 500 calories an hour. ENDS Notes to editors • 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 117 research projects, worth over £17.3 million, in 40 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/

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