Once again this year we are dusting off our running shoes and running the Race for Life to raise money for Cancer Research UK. This year we've decided to join forces and create a team website to represent our little circle of friends, and we have a new addition to our team: Janet Malzone.

We're not runners by any stretch of the imagination. Instead we're pushing ourselves to run this race because we want to make cancer a thing of the past. We each have our own reasons for doing this. Diane is once again running in memory of Uncle Joe.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: Cancer Research UK will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you.

So please sponsor us now and we promise another embarrassing red-faced photo when we drag our butts across the finish line.

Many thanks for your support. Diane & Alison & Julie & Janet