Pink Aerobics challenge returns to Penarth Leisure Centre, Wales
Press release For immediate release: 08 September 2009 Press contact: Emily Snelling, Media Relations Officer, Breast Cancer Campaign, DD 0207 749 4102, Email: esnelling@breastcancercampaign.org Pink Aerobics challenge returns to Penarth Leisure Centre, Wales Up to 200 people (including men) from all over South Wales will be perfecting their box step and grapevine by taking part in Pink Aerobics in aid of Breast Cancer Campaign during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Participants will enjoy two full hours of fun Pink Aerobics on Sunday 11 October raising money for breast cancer research with each side step by donating £5 to take part. Local aerobics instructors Suzie Hokins, Mike O'Donoghue, Maria Sutton and Wendy Shanahan will lead the workout on the day. To join in at this event held at Penarth Leisure Centre, Andrew Road, Cogan, Penarth, CF64 2NS, please contact Mike on 01443 229330 to register. Mike O'Donoghue, Fitness Instructor said: “We are hoping for a huge turnout at our Pink Aerobics event. It is a really simple way for people to get involved in fundraising without having to train. This fun event is not too strenuous and is open to women and men of all fitness levels; anyone can take part for as long as they are able. “We are passionate about raising money so that breast cancer research can continue to make progress – some participants have experienced breast cancer personally or through a family member so we’re all looking forward to a fun filled afternoon and hope many of you will join us.” Pink Aerobics is supported by TV soap actress and work out presenter Charlie Brooks, she said: “Pink Aerobics is a fun way to get fit, stay in shape, improve your health and raise vital funds for breast cancer research. Support Breast Cancer Campaign by taking part in your local Pink Aerobics event during October, it’s the perfect way to get fit and help beat breast cancer.” Breast Cancer Campaign’s aim is to beat breast cancer by funding innovative world-class research to understand how breast cancer develops, leading to improved diagnosis, treatment, prevention and cure. If you would like to host your own Pink Aerobics event please visit www.pinkaerobics.com call 01980 671305 or email pinkaerobics@breastcancercampaign.org. Alternatively why not participate in the flagship Pink Aerobics event on Sunday 27 September in Regents Park, London. Join hundreds of women for al fresco aerobics and be part of the pinkest fitness activity ever. 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 • The charity currently funds 101 projects worth14.2 million in 41 locations 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 or www.pinkaerobics.com
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