PEOPLE across Worcestershire are being urged to Stand Up To Cancer by doing 100 squats a day this Autumn.
Gym bunnies and sofa surfers alike are being asked to flex their fundraising muscles and take on the squats challenge as part of Stand Up to Cancer, the joint fundraising campaign from Cancer Research UK and Channel 4.
The challenge involves doing 100 squats every day throughout November to raise money for life-saving research.
People can adapt the challenge to suit their fitness level and complete their squats anytime, anywhere – all at once or throughout the day.
And everyone who signs up receives a free t-shirt and a fundraising pack full of tips and ideas to help support them ‘every rep of the way’.
By the end of the 30 days, participants will have notched up a total of 3,000 squats to help power the progress of researchers who are looking for new and better ways to beat the disease.
Alternatively, less energetic folk can choose to donate, raise money in their own way, or pick from a host of fun-filled ideas with a free guide available online for help and inspiration.
In the West Midlands and Worcestershire, around 33,700 people are diagnosed with cancer every year.
Stand Up To Cancer takes developments from the lab and accelerates them into new tests and treatments that could help save the lives of more people in the region and across the UK.
Cancer Research UK spokesperson for Worcestershire, Paula Young, said: “There are lots of benefits to taking part in our daily squats challenge, not least the chance to improve your fitness while raising vital funds.
“There’s no greater motivation than knowing you could be helping people to spend more precious moments with their loved ones and having the option to clock up the total throughout the day means there really is no excuse.
“We hope as many people as possible will take part and help make the next research breakthrough happen. Every squat completed and every pound raised will help drive new discoveries.”
Visit https://www.standuptocancer.org.uk/get-involved/fundraise/squats-challenge for more information.
