Redcar parents and pupils go pink in their own Race for Life charity event

A group of Redcar parents and pupils headed for the finish line in aid of Cancer Research UK.

Lakes Primary School played host to its own Race For Life-style event in which over 200 children took part.

Having been asked to dress in pink, the traditional colour of Cancer Research UK, parents joined with their children to either run, jog, walk or dance their way to the finish.

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Ian McIntyre

Lakes Primary School Race for Life charity event

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Headteacher Janet Madden said: “The children’s parents have been so supportive.

“Next year we are thinking about putting on a training event for parents prior to the event so that they can practise and get ready to take part.”

The race event was split into four parts with year groups racing separately to ensure child safety.

Nursery and reception kicked off the race with their 0.5km distance. Following them was Years One and Two children who had to cover a distance of 1km.

Years Three and Four then completed their running distance of 2km, with Years 5 and 6 finishing off the event having covered 3km.

There was no entry fee for the race. However, each of the pupils were given sponsor forms to try and raise money for the good cause.

Mrs Madden said: “We are still collecting sponsors in but so far the amount of money raised for such a good cause is phenomenal.”

“This is the first time we have held the event and we are delighted with the outcome.”