Sing for the Future
One of the West’s best-known choirs is planning to take part in this year’s Run for the Future organised by Rotary in Bristol in aid of prostate cancer research.
The Bristol Cabot Choir, which was founded 30 years ago, has adopted the Bristol Rotarians’ event as its charity for 2007 – not only will more than half the 75 strong choir be tackling the 5km course, but they’ll also be raising funds at their concerts.
Ben England, Musical Director for Bristol Cabot Choir, has a particular reason for supporting Run for the Future. “My uncle died last year from prostate cancer at the age of 56 and it was a painful time for him and the family. This event will hopefully encourage people to get a check up with their GP – it could save their life!”
Run for the Future takes place on the Downs in Bristol on Sunday, 16 September with proceeds going to the BUI Bristol Prostate Cancer Appeal (Footnote)
Last year more than 600 people took part, raising more than £63,000 to fund vital research into a disease that claims the life of some 14,000 men every year.
Event co-ordinator and choir member, Rotarian Ian Beattie, says the 2007 Run is a fun event for people in the South West whose lives have been touched by prostate cancer, with particular emphasis on families, including children and grandparents!
“Run for the Future is about providing hope – for the men who suffer from the disease and for their families,” he says.
The Bristol Cabot Choir’s next major concert after the Run will be on 20 December, when they hope to fill Bristol Cathedral for a performance of Handel’s Messiah and a selection of Christmas music, but they’re threatening to burst into song much earlier – as they cross the finish line!
For further information about the 2007 Run for the Future, or to participate in the event, visit the website at www.runforthefuture.org or phone the Run for the Future office on 0117 9596328 for a Registration form.
* Picture shows members of the Bristol Cabot exercising their voices in preparation for Run for the Future.
