35th anniversary for

The Bromsgrove branch of Blood Cancer UK is celebrating 35 years of campaigning and fundraising in 2023.

During this period, the group, which was formerly called Leukaemia Research and Bloodwise, has raised an amazing £1,142,701 for research into blood cancers.

The branch was launched in 1988 by Bromsgrove mum Nicole Harris.

“Leukaemia Research advertised in the Bromsgrove Advertiser/Messenger for people from the town to start a new branch,” recalled Nicole.

“My son Marc had just been diagnosed with leukaemia so I joined along with 16 other people who were affected by blood cancer.

“We had a lot of support from many people but a year later Marc sadly lost his battle against leukaemia at the age of nine.

“Six weeks later we organised the first fundraising fun run at Barnsley Hall which was a huge success. This event is still running at Bromsgrove Rugby Club and our next one will be on May 14th.”

Runners can choose between a 5k and 10k course. All runners receive a medal and fund-raisers who collect more than £30 in sponsorship will receive a t-shirt.

The 5k route, which can be walked or run, follows the canal towpath for some of the route so children must be accompanied by an adult. The 10k is more challenging and attracts runners from a wider area. Chip timing will also be used to give accurate times for participants to log.

To register, head to www.riderhq.com/events/p/ pz6bi1gc/f/blood-cancer-uk-bromsgrove-fun-run