Press Release

For immediate release

November 2009

SALE FUNDRAISER SET TO LOSE POUNDS TO MAKE POUNDS FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK

 

A SALE lady has challenged herself to live a healthier life in a bid to raise cash for Cancer Research UK.

Karen McBride, a well-known music photographer in and around Manchester, has set herself an incredible challenge of losing 4 stone by April 2010.

The photographerd began her new diet and is hoping to gain support from others in the way of sponsorship for Cancer Research UK.

Karen hopes that her weight loss will raise awareness of the importance of maintaining a healthy diet whilst being sponsored to lose the pounds.

At the end of her incredible challenge, Karen will put herself in front of the cameras for a change to show the end result of her weight loss! She has enrolled the help of award-winning photographer Jill Furmanosvky, Who In her more than three-decade career, has captured a vast array of the world’s most recognizable musicians, from Bob Marley, Bob Dylan and Blondie to Oasis and U2. The recipient of the prestigious Jane Bown Observer Portrait Award, she is one of her generation’s most respected photographers. Jill founded Rockarchive in 1998.

Karen said: “I’m absolutely delighted to have Jill doing the photos, I talked to her about the project and she didn’t hesitate to come on board. It’s going to feel strange getting in front of the camera for a change, especially as I will be going naked, but it’s all for a great cause.”

Lizzie Jones, Area Volunteer Manager at Cancer Research UK said, “We are thrilled that Karen has chosen to support Cancer Research UK and boost awareness of a balanced diet to help reduce the risk of illnesses in later life.

The funds Karen raises will make a huge contribution to the vital work of Cancer Research UK to find new ways to treat, prevent and diagnose cancer.”

If you would like to support Karen and her challenge please visit http://karenmcbride.wordpress.com

Cancer Research UK’s 4250 scientists, doctors and nurses across the UK are

Committed to understanding, preventing and treating cancer.  Through their work, the charity hopes to improve survival rates, ensuring that more families stay together for longer.

ENDS

 

 

For further media information, please contact:

Lizzie Jones, Area Volunteer Manager for Cancer Research UK on 07786 277 358 or email lizzie.jones@cancer.org.uk

 

Notes to Editors:

 

About Cancer Research UK:

 

• Together with its partners and supporters, Cancer Research UK’s vision is to beat cancer.
• Cancer Research UK carries out world-class research to improve understanding of the disease and find out how to prevent, diagnose and treat different kinds of cancer.
• Cancer Research UK ensures that its findings are used to improve the lives of all cancer patients.
• Cancer Research UK helps people to understand cancer, the progress that is being made and the choices each person can make.
• Cancer Research UK works in partnership with others to achieve the greatest impact in the global fight against cancer.

 

For further information about Cancer Research UK’s work or to find out how to support the charity, please call 08701 602040 or visit www.cancerresearchuk.org.uk.