Race for Life organisers call for an army of volunteers in Chichester

Known as the Special Action Squad (SAS), volunteers will have plenty of important jobs to do to make sure the event runs smoothly including setting up the course and main event area, marshalling the route, helping in the information marquee and handing out water, goody bags and medals at the finish.

The event takes place on Sunday, July 12 at the Weald and Downland Museum and West Dean Estate.

Run by Cancer Research UK, it is the UK's largest women-only fundraising event where ladies of all ages and abilities walk, jog or run the 5km course to help beat cancer.

"It's not just the 2,000 women who take part in the Chichester Race for Life who are important to us. Our Special Action Squad of volunteers plays a crucial role '“ without them the event simply wouldn't happen," Chichester event manager Christina Tomlinson said.

"Putting on a Race for Life event is a bit like a military operation which starts long before the first participants arrive and ends long after the last one crosses the finish line.

"Everyone is welcome '“ men and women of all ages and abilities and volunteers don't even have to know someone who is taking part in the Chichester Race for Life.

"By simply joining Race for Life's SAS and doing their bit they will be making a big difference to people affected by cancer.

"We can guarantee volunteers a fun, inspiring and rewarding experience. They'll get a buzz from helping to deliver a successful event as part of a great team of like-minded people from across the local community.

"And they'll also pick up organisational, communication and fundraising skills while enabling the thousands of women taking part to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK's pioneering work."

Around 2,000 women will be taking part in the Chichester event and are aiming to raise 121,000.

BLOB To volunteer call 0871 641 2282 or see www.raceforlife.org

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