DATE 04-05-08    

NEWS

CADETS LEAD THE WAY

Mayor Jenny Bailey cuts the tape.

(L to R:  Cadet S/Sgt Nathan Saberton, Mayor Bailey, Colonel Roger Herriot, Mayoress Jennifer Liddle, Michelle Pullen)

Thirty five Cambridgeshire Army Cadets and fourteen adult instructors went the extra mile for cancer relief on Sunday 4^th May, marshalling the seventeen mile route of the MacMillan cancer relief riverside walk from Cambridge to Ely for the sixth year in a row.

The event was one of 25 walks taking place around the country and has the distinction of being the longest. It was officially opened by Cambridge City Mayor Jenny Bailey in the presence of Mayoress Jennifer Liddle at the first start point at Jesus Green, Cambridge. The aim was to raise vital funds to help local people in their battle against cancer, with a target figure this year of £37,000.

The fine weather encouraged over 375 registered walkers to take on the route to Kings Playing fields, Ely, and this year Cambridgeshire ACF entered a team of four walkers headed by Potential Instructor Wil Hornett. The all male team included Corporal Sam Norman (16), L/Corporal Ryan Hornett (16) and also Cadet Dan Taylor (15) who came from Humberside & South Yorkshire ACF to take part. The lads raised a creditable £200 in sponsorship for the event.

Live broadcast team Charlotte and Lauren from Star 107 radio were on hand to liven up the action and refreshments provided by MacMillan volunteers half way at Waterbeach Marina encouraged the walkers during the day.

MacMillan Fund Raising Manager Elspeth Potter said, “We could not even attempt this walk without the assistance of the Army Cadet Force. We are always grateful for their assistance and the contribution they make to a great day for everyone to enjoy”.

Thumbs up for Cambridge Instructor Martin Pickup and MacMillan Regional Event Organiser Beth Swarbrigg.