THE BENEFITS OF 5K YOUR WAY, MOVE AGAINST CANCER

• A support group with a difference. 

• A run and walking club with a difference. 

• A social opportunity with a difference. 

• A coffee morning with a difference. 

• Founded by Lucy Gossage, Gemma Hillier-Moses and MOVE Charity.

· It reduces cancer related fatigue. 

· Helps to preserve cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness.  

· May reduce treatment side effects. 

· Improves psychological well-being.  

· May reduce the risk of cancer recurrence and prolong survival. 

· But most importantly it's social and fun.

· To provide a monthly support network for those living with and beyond cancer by encouraging participation at a local parkrun the last Saturday of every month.  

· To build friendships. 

· To encourage participation in physical activity. 

· To improve confidence and self-esteem. 

· To promote skill development, especially through our ambassador roles and volunteering. 

· To encourage participation in local parkrun's, and other physical activity opportunities, independently of 5k Your Way. 

· To reduce social isolation and connect with already existing community groups. 

· To encourage health care professionals to signpost patients and carers to parkrun as a way of improving health and well-being. 

· To encourage increased participation in physical activity by health care professionals involved in cancer care.