They might appear like sticks of broccoli on their featured image, with no logical explanation as to why, but they actually are two former students of Lavington School, who are reuniting to enter Cancer Research’s Race for Life in Salisbury on 21st June…..
Lauren Mesquita and Jess Worrow pledge to complete the 5k run raising vital funds for Breast Cancer Research, but need your help. Stay calm, you need not dust off your joggers and Dunlop Green Flash; they’re only asking for your donations!
The two girls met at Lavington School, Jess is now studying for English and media A-Levels in Swindon, and Lauren is currently studying nursing at college, with plans to be working as a Pharmacy Support Worker within the NHS.
Lauren said, “I have a big passion for helping other people; that’s why I want to work in healthcare, to make a difference. I worked in oncology and haematology wards, and a chemotherapy outpatients suite during a nursing placement at a hospital, meaning I’ve had the opportunity to learn about cancer and talk to lots of patients living with it.”
Jess added, “Cancer is happening right now, which is why I’m taking part in a Race for Life 5k to raise money and help to save lives.”
The two friends have both had family members affected by cancer. “We want to raise money to help combat this awful disease that affects so many people across the globe,” they said. “So any donation is deeply appreciated.” They’re calling their partnership, Not Fast, Too Funny.
This will be Lauren’s second year of running the Race for Life, but it’s the first time for Jess. Though Jess has been keen on many sports, including playing for England Hockey performance centre and Reading FC Academy in the past. I don’t even know how far 5k is, but it’s got a K in it which usually makes it sound like it’s much further than my own personal best of occasionally running for the bus.
We wish Lauren and Jess the very best of luck, and call upon our lovely, lovely readers to please support them with a donation if they can, because they’re lovely, really.
“I’ve seen so many stories of people fighting through it and recovering,” Lauren added, “including some in my own family, and it’s really motivated me to do this.”
Please donate from this link, because, did I mention that you’re lovely?! Thank you x.
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