FOREST racers are being urged to get their sponsor money in and help beat cancer.

An appeal has gone out to women who took part in Cancer Research UK's Race for Life Cheshire, at Delamere Forest, to help smash a fundraising target.

Jennifer Ward, events manager for Cancer Research UK, said: "Race for Life at Delamere Forest was a fantastic event.

"We want to say a heart-felt thanks to everyone who took part or supported our participants, as well as the wonderful volunteers who helped make it happen.

"Already the generosity of local people has raised an amazing £111,436 from the Delamere Forest event, but we still have a bit of way to go to reach our target of £170,000.

"Last year, a third of the women who took part didn’t return any sponsorship money.

"Without this money, Race for Life can’t fund all the research that’s needed to help save more lives.

"As the number of people diagnosed with cancer in the north west continues to rise, and the economy tightens, we need the support of local people now more than ever.

"So, whatever the amount, we’re asking everyone to make every effort to return their sponsorship money as soon as possible."

For information on returning sponsorship money, or to make a donation, visit raceforlife.org.