THIS Mother’s Day (March 26) mums and daughters are being urged to unite and join the fight against cancer by entering Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life.

The charity is inviting women of all ages, shapes and sizes to choose their event - Race for Life 5k and new for this year 10k - at Arrow Valley Park in Redditch on Sunday, June 11.

Money raised from the event will help Cancer Research UK scientists find new ways to treat cancer and save more lives.

Katie Martin, Cancer Research UK’s Redditch event manager, said: “We are urging mums and daughters to make this Mother’s Day extra special by signing up to Race for Life. It’s the perfect opportunity to spend quality time together, create precious memories and join like-minded women determined to beat cancer sooner.

“Race for Life events are non-competitive and participants can choose to walk, jog or run around the course.

"Whether they’re planning a 5k amble with friends, a 10k sprint or a mud-splattered race around Pretty Muddy, every step participants take together will help to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured.

“Every day, 85 people are diagnosed with cancer in the West Midlands. That’s why we’re calling on women in Redditch to sign up to Race for Life right now.

"Together, we can stop this devastating disease in its tracks.”

Race for Life, in partnership with Tesco, is an inspiring women-only series of 5k and 10k, events which raise millions of pounds every year to help beat cancer sooner by funding life-saving research.

For more information or to enter Race for Life, visit raceforlife.org or call 0300 123 0770.