Students at Beverley High School have held an event in aid of Cancer Research.
Part of their Wellbeing Day students from school many of whom were dressed in pink tackle three laps of the school playing field or raising money for a very worthwhile cause.
Julie Wilson from Beverley High School said;
“We are asking every girl to run, jog or walk 2km in aid of Cancer research. They can either get sponsorship or make a donation.”
It was not only the students who tackled the 2km distance. A number teachers and staff from the school also took part in the event.
On what was a very hot morning, all those who participated safely completed 2km distance and were presented with a medallion recognition of their efforts.
Julie says students wanted to take part after they were inspired to raise money as a result of watching the film that a young man Stephen Sutton. Mr Sutton became a household name after documenting his battle with cancer sharing his experiences with people through a blog and social media.
Julie added;
“They have watched Stephen Sutton’s video – Stephen’s Story – When life gives you cancer – about making the most of life in spite of having cancer and have been motivated to raise money themselves.”
Mr. Sutton who passed away 14 May 2014 raised millions of pounds for The Teenage Cancer Trust while he himself battled the disease.
Many of the students who took part today at Beverley High School did so with messages pinned to their T-shirts.
