Pupils boost Cancer Research

Earlier this term, children from Cundall Manor invited a local Cancer Research shop volunteer into school to present a cheque for £1,526.20.

The school, near Ripon, hosted the Race for Life event prior to the Covid-19 outbreak with pupils as young as four and as old as 13 taking part in the race to aid Cancer Research UK.

Louise Bessey, Head of Girls’ Games at Cundall Manor School, helped organise the event. She said: “I am really proud of all the children for raising so much money for a wonderful cause. Most of us know someone who has been affected by cancer and we all have our special reasons for taking part and wanting to help more people survive.”

Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life is an inspiring series of events which raises millions of pounds every year to help fund vital research.

Liz, who works at the local Ripon Cancer Research shop, was invited to the school for a socially distant cheque presentation from pupils and Headmistress, Mrs Amanda Kirby.

Liz said: “We would like to say a big thank you to everyone from us at the Cancer Research Shop in Ripon.”

The money raised will go directly into research in order to help save lives.

Business Manager Paul Swalwell, added: “We all know the fabulous work that charities like Cancer Research do. As a school, we are really proud of the charitable initiatives and events organised across the school year and, even in these difficult times, we are looking at different ways to support worthy and life-changing causes.”