A number of member of a wellness club will be taking part in a festive run later this month to raise money for The Christie.

Twenty members of "Girls on the Go" will be putting on their Santa costumes to take part in The Festive Dash at Heaton Park on Sunday, November 24.

Originally a running club, Girls on the Go was founded in September last year in Liverpool by friends Stephanie Barney from France, Martin Mach from Birmingham, and Caitlin Lewing from Nottingham.

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They wanted to create a safe and empowering space for women and girls to pursue their running journey.

They have since expanded to weekly events, as well as starting new locations in Manchester and Birmingham, with the aim of helping women make friends across the UK.

They decided to take part in The Christie Charity’s Festive Dash as it is a charity very close to their hearts, after one of its co-founders, Caitlin lost a loved one this year to cancer.

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She said: “We feel anyone suffering should receive the treatment and support they need, and fundraising is just one part of ensuring this.

“The Christie Charity was an obvious charity for our community to run for, especially as cancer affects so many people, the more people that can fundraise and raise awareness, the better.

“We love running for charities and what better way to raise money and awareness than running in a Santa costume.”

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Megan Bradley, event manager for Girls on the Go Manchester, said: “The Christie has played a vital role in mine and my family’s lives over the last few months in taking care of my mum, who is now a breast cancer survivor.

“Not only has it provided her with the treatments she has needed - both chemo and radiotherapy - but the staff have also ensured that she has felt safe and well cared for in her most vulnerable moments.

“This support has also been extended to myself, and other members of our family, both during and after her treatment.”

The Festive Dash is a 5K walk, jog or run around Manchester’s Heaton Park.

It is an event for the whole family, and participants are encouraged to wear festive-themed fancy dress.

The dash starts at 10.30am on Sunday, November 24 and entertainment and refreshments will be available from the event site between 9.30am and 12pm.