May 2008
Gem Connection Get Involved In the Race for Life
On a hot day on May 20th, most of the chorus joined thousands of runners in Darley Park, Derby to take part in the Annual Race For Life to raise funds for Cancer Research. Every one in the chorus had various experiences of the disease, either personally or indirectly through family and friends.
The number of supporters for all the race runners was truly amazing and members were moved by the various messages of dedication printed on the runners’ tee shirts and on the memorial wall which was where the race both started and finished. Before the race started a warm up session was conducted with an instructor on the stage helping every body to’ loosen and limber up.’
The chorus gathered at the start and appropriately opened with the song ‘Happy Feet’ before setting forth. Our local radio station featured this on their broadcast of the event. The distance of five kilometres was just right, with the chorus stopping to sing Love Eyes Medley half way through. It was decided that a walking pace was the best for the majority, so that they would have enough air to sing.
Although the fittest members ran the last kilometre, all other chorus members crossed the finishing line together, again singing ‘Happy Feet’ and were each awarded with a medal and a goody bag containing ‘girly stuff’- nail varnish, body lotion, tanning cream and an energy drink.
Afterwards the chorus picnicked in the sun, joined by family and friends. Iola, one of the lead singers, also celebrated her birthday. The fabulous sum of around £2500 pounds was raised by the chorus, in what was a truly worthwhile venture.
Singing for energy
Walking for Life – it looks fun!
Mother and daughter
Iola,
birthday girl
Our well deserved picnic
To find out more about Race for Life events in your area follow this link:
http://www.raceforlife.org/
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