PINK paper messages
on the runners' backs
said it all - the moving
tributes to those whose
lives have been claimed
by cancer and the celebrations
of those who
have triumphed over
the disease.
One glance at the heartfelt
messages worn by Race for Life
runners yesterday was enough
to understand why some 10,000
women were compelled to take
part in the 5k challenge.
Winning wasn't the main aim
of those running or walking the
Southampton route which
snaked for three miles around
Southampton Common, through
Highfield and down The Avenue.
Their shared goal was to fight cancer
by raising as much money for
Cancer Research UK as possible.
After an emotional pause to reflect
on their very personal reasons for
taking part, the ladies set off - some
in teams and small groups, others
determined to tackle the course
alone.
Race organiser Hannah White
gave a moving tribute to two-yearold
Olivia Gallienne, a star of Race
for Life 2007 who lost her fight with
leukaemia just weeks after toddling
over last year's finish line.
As images of Olivia and her family
were broadcast on a giant screen,
some members of the crowd spontaneously
released the balloons they
had been holding, remembering
their own loved ones.
The mood was one of remembrance
but also of celebration and
camaraderie.
See today's Daily Echo for all the pictures and a full list of all the runners.
9:23am Monday 14th July 2008
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CommentPosted by: hmm on 3:08pm Sun 13 Jul 08
"joined forces yesterday"
Time travelling eh?
"joined forces yesterday"
Time travelling eh?
Posted by: Clare, southampton on 6:28pm Sun 13 Jul 08
What a fab day it was well done to everyone who took part, i did race for life to pay a little something back as my mum is still here thanks to cancer research.
What a fab day it was well done to everyone who took part, i did race for life to pay a little something back as my mum is still here thanks to cancer research.
Posted by: ossiesaint, at the bar on 7:05pm Sun 13 Jul 08
this event always has its knockers?
this event always has its knockers?
Posted by: dean, southampton on 7:26pm Sun 13 Jul 08
me and my son had great fun watching my wife and 4year old girl and the lovly mother in law today it was good seeing alot of people coming together 4 a good course what a lovly town SOUTHAMPTON is
me and my son had great fun watching my wife and 4year old girl and the lovly mother in law today it was good seeing alot of people coming together 4 a good course what a lovly town SOUTHAMPTON is
Posted by: S, Southampton on 7:51pm Sun 13 Jul 08
I took part in this years event, it was amazing as usual. Its a fantastic cause, and everyone there has been affected by this awful illness. Its a shame, as per usual on the echo's comment page, that people have to mock and be idiots. One day you, or maybe someone close may have to deal with cancer, and i hope you remember making a mockery of it and leaving stupid comments x
I took part in this years event, it was amazing as usual. Its a fantastic cause, and everyone there has been affected by this awful illness. Its a shame, as per usual on the echo's comment page, that people have to mock and be idiots. One day you, or maybe someone close may have to deal with cancer, and i hope you remember making a mockery of it and leaving stupid comments x
Posted by: ClaireBear, Eastleigh on 8:47pm Sun 13 Jul 08
Wow, what a day! This was my first Race For Life . Just wanted to say what a friendly and supportive crowd of women you all were. No pushing or shoving, it was a pleasure to be there. Thank you to everyone who took time out to cheer us all on. It was a great atmosphere. Well done to everyone that took part, especially the little children - well done all of you.
Wow, what a day! This was my first Race For Life . Just wanted to say what a friendly and supportive crowd of women you all were. No pushing or shoving, it was a pleasure to be there. Thank you to everyone who took time out to cheer us all on. It was a great atmosphere. Well done to everyone that took part, especially the little children - well done all of you.
Posted by: Proud mum, Holbury on 10:37pm Sun 13 Jul 08
My daughter works in co-op, Woolston, she put a bucket on the counter and a short note saying she was going to take part in the race for life.The customers that put money in were probably like myself and many others who sit at home and do nothing.But whether you put money in or sponser someone, or you take part, then we are all taking an interest one way or another.Tara and everyone who took part, I thank you all for your great effort on behalf of us all. WELL DONE. X
My daughter works in co-op, Woolston, she put a bucket on the counter and a short note saying she was going to take part in the race for life.The customers that put money in were probably like myself and many others who sit at home and do nothing.But whether you put money in or sponser someone, or you take part, then we are all taking an interest one way or another.Tara and everyone who took part, I thank you all for your great effort on behalf of us all. WELL DONE. X
Posted by: k sheppard, southampton on 10:40pm Sun 13 Jul 08
Pat on the back to everyone that ran,it was a fantastic turn out.Was a very emotional day.Anyone that has put stupid comments on,your complete tw*ts!
Pat on the back to everyone that ran,it was a fantastic turn out.Was a very emotional day.Anyone that has put stupid comments on,your complete tw*ts!
Posted by: Sue, Southampton on 6:49am Mon 14 Jul 08
It would be nice if these people knew how to park properly instead of blocking exits of homes. There are plenty of buses or they could have walked as part of their warm up. It was interesting to note how many cars had one person only - how selfish? When will women learn how to park considerately and with respect. Whatever happened to the money to make this city a respect city - no respoect was shown to residents around the common yesterday.
It would be nice if these people knew how to park properly instead of blocking exits of homes. There are plenty of buses or they could have walked as part of their warm up. It was interesting to note how many cars had one person only - how selfish? When will women learn how to park considerately and with respect. Whatever happened to the money to make this city a respect city - no respoect was shown to residents around the common yesterday.
Posted by: kirsty, southampton on 7:50am Mon 14 Jul 08
[bold]bold[/bold] 1 day out of a year, woman from southampton joined together to do something good. to help raise money 4 cancer research, and people have the nerve to mock it. i cant believe how people can moan about something as stupid as parking. wen there r little childern and adults dying every day of cancer. even people who are very ill with cancer joined in yesterday, which is amazing. but u allways get a handfull of people who put dampers on all the good that happened yesterday. us woman raised money for people who have and are yet to get cancer...we did something good![bold]bold[/bold] [italic]italic[/italic]
1 day out of a year, woman from southampton joined together to do something good. to help raise money 4 cancer research, and people have the nerve to mock it. i cant believe how people can moan about something as stupid as parking. wen there r little childern and adults dying every day of cancer. even people who are very ill with cancer joined in yesterday, which is amazing. but u allways get a handfull of people who put dampers on all the good that happened yesterday. us woman raised money for people who have and are yet to get cancer...we did something good!
Posted by: BEC FROM SOTON on 8:59am Mon 14 Jul 08
Well done to everyone who did it, thankyou to all the great support that me and my daughter had doing it. To those who had problems with parking it was for a short time and one day for a good cause.... Also how do you know it was women drivers as my boyfriend dropped me off. Just remember one day Sue you might be thankful for all those women who give up their time to try and help others. Unfortunately eveeryone knows someone who has lost or is suffering leave the moaning to when it's a selfish act......[bold]bold[/bold]
Well done to everyone who did it, thankyou to all the great support that me and my daughter had doing it. To those who had problems with parking it was for a short time and one day for a good cause.... Also how do you know it was women drivers as my boyfriend dropped me off. Just remember one day Sue you might be thankful for all those women who give up their time to try and help others. Unfortunately eveeryone knows someone who has lost or is suffering leave the moaning to when it's a selfish act......
Posted by: lynn m, southampton on 9:06am Mon 14 Jul 08
what a fab day. We loved taking part in the race again but please please can the organisers change the route back to the original one as there is nothing that compares to running down the entire length of the Avenue seeing thousands of heads bobbing up and down. It made me cry every year at the sheer spectacle of this. See you all next year for our 6th race.
what a fab day. We loved taking part in the race again but please please can the organisers change the route back to the original one as there is nothing that compares to running down the entire length of the Avenue seeing thousands of heads bobbing up and down. It made me cry every year at the sheer spectacle of this. See you all next year for our 6th race.
Posted by: saddened, Southampton on 9:27am Mon 14 Jul 08
I am surprised at the venom on this website. I needed to go to the hospital yesterday to visit a seriously ill relative and I could not get my car out due to selfish parking. I had to pay for an expensive taxi both ways.I have experienced cancer twice and I wish I had not agreed to surgery as it has ruined the quality of my life. Also living in this self-centred society is not pleasant. I also saw many elderly ladies having surgery for cancer and the quality of their lives were ruined. One husband died of a heart attack becuase he could not cope with visiting and all the turmoil. Another lady had an overdose of radiotherapy and suffered greatly. So think before you criticise other people. There is always two sides to every story.
I am surprised at the venom on this website. I needed to go to the hospital yesterday to visit a seriously ill relative and I could not get my car out due to selfish parking. I had to pay for an expensive taxi both ways.I have experienced cancer twice and I wish I had not agreed to surgery as it has ruined the quality of my life. Also living in this self-centred society is not pleasant. I also saw many elderly ladies having surgery for cancer and the quality of their lives were ruined. One husband died of a heart attack becuase he could not cope with visiting and all the turmoil. Another lady had an overdose of radiotherapy and suffered greatly. So think before you criticise other people. There is always two sides to every story.
Posted by: Highfield Resident on 9:42am Mon 14 Jul 08
Obesity is known to increase the risk of cancer. Judging by half the women who parked in my road yesterday, they would be far more successful fighting cancer if they did a run/walk every weekend.
Obesity is known to increase the risk of cancer. Judging by half the women who parked in my road yesterday, they would be far more successful fighting cancer if they did a run/walk every weekend.
Posted by: Laura, Nursling on 10:42am Mon 14 Jul 08
Like many yesterday, I ran Race for Life and cannot believe that this forum has turned into such haste. I have seen many ladies walking to the race. And indeed many travelled by car. Public transportation in Southampton?? Who are we kidding? We would have run the 2009 race... I have seen cars parked everywhere, but mostly correctly. Might it be that this lady on the tread just got unlucky? And maybe who parked there could have been a man... In general I think the plot has been lost on both sides as well as the main reason why Race for Life exists. [bold]We should have more tolerance and respect for each other.[/bold] It is not fair that someone is parking illegally and blocking some people in, but it is not even fair making a bundle of many thousand women that have given so much time to such a great cause just in consequence of an illegal parking. [bold]Time to reflect for all[/bold] , I think.
Like many yesterday, I ran Race for Life and cannot believe that this forum has turned into such haste. I have seen many ladies walking to the race. And indeed many travelled by car. Public transportation in Southampton?? Who are we kidding? We would have run the 2009 race... I have seen cars parked everywhere, but mostly correctly. Might it be that this lady on the tread just got unlucky? And maybe who parked there could have been a man... In general I think the plot has been lost on both sides as well as the main reason why Race for Life exists.
We should have more tolerance and respect for each other. It is not fair that someone is parking illegally and blocking some people in, but it is not even fair making a bundle of many thousand women that have given so much time to such a great cause just in consequence of an illegal parking.
Time to reflect for all , I think.
Posted by: debbie, southampton on 10:53am Mon 14 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Highfield Resident[/bold] wrote:
Obesity is known to increase the risk of cancer. Judging by half the women who parked in my road yesterday, they would be far more successful fighting cancer if they did a run/walk every weekend.[/quote] shame u didnt use your energy to join them rather than peaking at them through your curtains ! Then ,perhaps , IF you'd taken part you too would feel like you've done your bit and helped even a teeny weeny bit ?! [bold]well done to us all who DID something worthwhile and see you all again next year.[/bold]
Highfield Resident wrote:
Obesity is known to increase the risk of cancer. Judging by half the women who parked in my road yesterday, they would be far more successful fighting cancer if they did a run/walk every weekend.
shame u didnt use your energy to join them rather than peaking at them through your curtains ! Then ,perhaps , IF you'd taken part you too would feel like you've done your bit and helped even a teeny weeny bit ?!
well done to us all who DID something worthwhile and see you all again next year. Posted by: bored of hmm on 11:01am Mon 14 Jul 08
[quote][bold]hmm[/bold] wrote:
"joined forces yesterday"
Time travelling eh?[/quote] Nope. Merely referring to an event in the past tense. If you're going to attempt pedantry, at least try and get it right you fool
hmm wrote:
"joined forces yesterday"
Time travelling eh?
Nope. Merely referring to an event in the past tense. If you're going to attempt pedantry, at least try and get it right you fool
Posted by: Helen Kidney Cancer Survivor, Southampton on 11:33am Mon 14 Jul 08
How upset i was to read the comment from the Highfield resident that obesity causes cancer. I am neither obese nor were the 7 other members of my family who have had cancer, 3 of whom have passed away. So dont assume that only obese people get cancer. This was my second Race For Life well done to everyone who took part.
How upset i was to read the comment from the Highfield resident that obesity causes cancer. I am neither obese nor were the 7 other members of my family who have had cancer, 3 of whom have passed away. So dont assume that only obese people get cancer. This was my second Race For Life well done to everyone who took part.
Posted by: Highfield Resident on 11:40am Mon 14 Jul 08
[quote][bold]debbie[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Highfield Resident[/bold] wrote: Obesity is known to increase the risk of cancer. Judging by half the women who parked in my road yesterday, they would be far more successful fighting cancer if they did a run/walk every weekend.[/quote] shame u didnt use your energy to join them rather than peaking at them through your curtains ! Then ,perhaps , IF you\'d taken part you too would feel like you\'ve done your bit and helped even a teeny weeny bit ?! [bold]well done to us all who DID something worthwhile and see you all again next year.[/bold] [/quote] Would have been a bit hard with me being male.
Well done for doing something worthwhile. Is that it for the year then?
debbie wrote:
Highfield Resident wrote: Obesity is known to increase the risk of cancer. Judging by half the women who parked in my road yesterday, they would be far more successful fighting cancer if they did a run/walk every weekend.
shame u didnt use your energy to join them rather than peaking at them through your curtains ! Then ,perhaps , IF you\'d taken part you too would feel like you\'ve done your bit and helped even a teeny weeny bit ?! well done to us all who DID something worthwhile and see you all again next year.
Would have been a bit hard with me being male.
Well done for doing something worthwhile. Is that it for the year then?
Posted by: Helen Kidney Cancer Survivor, Southampton on 11:58am Mon 14 Jul 08
In reply to the Highfield Resident there is so much hype about obesity and cancer but there are other reasons as well such as hereditary cancer. In my family there have been 4 members with Breast Cancer and 3 with Kidney Cancer and 1 with Brain Cancer. And by the way none of us have even smoked in our lives.
In reply to the Highfield Resident there is so much hype about obesity and cancer but there are other reasons as well such as hereditary cancer. In my family there have been 4 members with Breast Cancer and 3 with Kidney Cancer and 1 with Brain Cancer. And by the way none of us have even smoked in our lives.
Posted by: Foxy, Southampton on 12:03pm Mon 14 Jul 08
Val Irwins first race for life
WELL DONE VAL
Val Irwins first race for life
WELL DONE VAL
Posted by: tilly, chandlers ford on 12:15pm Mon 14 Jul 08
Well done to all that took part in the Race for Life.
Well done to all that took part in the Race for Life.
Posted by: clare, eastleigh on 12:25pm Mon 14 Jul 08
"Wind your neck in love"
I am absolutley shocked and astounded that such a momentous and worthwhile event has received such hostility on the Echo's webpage. This was the fifth year my family and friends have taken part and as always it was a truely remarkable and moving day. WELL DONE to everybody that took part and raised money for Cancer - after all, that is what the day was all about! Well done to the organiser's too for such a well run event - see you all next year!
"Wind your neck in love"
I am absolutley shocked and astounded that such a momentous and worthwhile event has received such hostility on the Echo's webpage. This was the fifth year my family and friends have taken part and as always it was a truely remarkable and moving day. WELL DONE to everybody that took part and raised money for Cancer - after all, that is what the day was all about! Well done to the organiser's too for such a well run event - see you all next year!
Posted by: Tara, southampton on 12:55pm Mon 14 Jul 08
well done to all of us donna vic beth.2 taylor.6 kids done really well they can't wate till next year, thanks for your comment mum love you all ****
well done to all of us donna vic beth.2 taylor.6 kids done really well they can't wate till next year, thanks for your comment mum love you all ****
Posted by: Di, Southampton on 1:21pm Mon 14 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Sue[/bold] wrote:
It would be nice if these people knew how to park properly instead of blocking exits of homes. There are plenty of buses or they could have walked as part of their warm up. It was interesting to note how many cars had one person only - how selfish? When will women learn how to park considerately and with respect. Whatever happened to the money to make this city a respect city - no respoect was shown to residents around the common yesterday.[/quote] Complain to the Council then for better enforcement next year and don't put negative comments on this website. How can people be "selfish" raising money for Cancer Research? Hats off to them.
Sue wrote:
It would be nice if these people knew how to park properly instead of blocking exits of homes. There are plenty of buses or they could have walked as part of their warm up. It was interesting to note how many cars had one person only - how selfish? When will women learn how to park considerately and with respect. Whatever happened to the money to make this city a respect city - no respoect was shown to residents around the common yesterday.
Complain to the Council then for better enforcement next year and don't put negative comments on this website. How can people be "selfish" raising money for Cancer Research? Hats off to them.
Posted by: jackie, gosport on 1:24pm Mon 14 Jul 08
To the highfield resident maybe instead of commenting on how people look you should make the effort and do race for life then you will that people of all shapes and size have been affected in some way or another by cancer. You should think before being so ignorrant. Well done everyone who took part see you next year.[quote]quote[/quote]
To the highfield resident maybe instead of commenting on how people look you should make the effort and do race for life then you will that people of all shapes and size have been affected in some way or another by cancer. You should think before being so ignorrant. Well done everyone who took part see you next year.
quote
Posted by: Debbie, Southampton on 1:27pm Mon 14 Jul 08
THIS WAS MY FIRST RACE FOR LIFE, AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT. THE ATMOSPHERE WAS BRILLIANT AND IT WAS SO NICE TO BE CHEERED ON BY THE MARSHALLS AND OTHER WELL WISHERS. I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY TO ALL THE MOANERS OUT THERE - TRY GETTING OUT OF YOUR CHAIR AND DOING SOMETHING SO WORTHWHILE. WELL DONE TO EVERY SINGLE PERSON THAT TOOK PART
THIS WAS MY FIRST RACE FOR LIFE, AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT. THE ATMOSPHERE WAS BRILLIANT AND IT WAS SO NICE TO BE CHEERED ON BY THE MARSHALLS AND OTHER WELL WISHERS. I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY TO ALL THE MOANERS OUT THERE - TRY GETTING OUT OF YOUR CHAIR AND DOING SOMETHING SO WORTHWHILE. WELL DONE TO EVERY SINGLE PERSON THAT TOOK PART
Posted by: ossiesaint, at the bar on 1:37pm Mon 14 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Debbie[/bold] wrote:
THIS WAS MY FIRST RACE FOR LIFE, AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT. THE ATMOSPHERE WAS BRILLIANT AND IT WAS SO NICE TO BE CHEERED ON BY THE MARSHALLS AND OTHER WELL WISHERS. I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY TO ALL THE MOANERS OUT THERE - TRY GETTING OUT OF YOUR CHAIR AND DOING SOMETHING SO WORTHWHILE. WELL DONE TO EVERY SINGLE PERSON THAT TOOK PART[/quote] people must remember it is easier to moan than to do anything worthwhile! Sad but true! Well done ladies!
Debbie wrote:
THIS WAS MY FIRST RACE FOR LIFE, AND I ABSOLUTELY LOVED IT. THE ATMOSPHERE WAS BRILLIANT AND IT WAS SO NICE TO BE CHEERED ON BY THE MARSHALLS AND OTHER WELL WISHERS. I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY TO ALL THE MOANERS OUT THERE - TRY GETTING OUT OF YOUR CHAIR AND DOING SOMETHING SO WORTHWHILE. WELL DONE TO EVERY SINGLE PERSON THAT TOOK PART
people must remember it is easier to moan than to do anything worthwhile! Sad but true! Well done ladies!
Posted by: becky, hedge end on 1:43pm Mon 14 Jul 08
[quote][bold]lynn m[/bold] wrote:
what a fab day. We loved taking part in the race again but please please can the organisers change the route back to the original one as there is nothing that compares to running down the entire length of the Avenue seeing thousands of heads bobbing up and down. It made me cry every year at the sheer spectacle of this. See you all next year for our 6th race.[/quote] I agree with Lynn, what a great day once again. This was my 5th event and the emotion of the day is still there. However please can the organisers take note: the original route running the length of the Avenue was the best. And this would mean less road closures and inconvenince to the residents of Highfield. See you next year
lynn m wrote:
what a fab day. We loved taking part in the race again but please please can the organisers change the route back to the original one as there is nothing that compares to running down the entire length of the Avenue seeing thousands of heads bobbing up and down. It made me cry every year at the sheer spectacle of this. See you all next year for our 6th race.
I agree with Lynn, what a great day once again. This was my 5th event and the emotion of the day is still there. However please can the organisers take note: the original route running the length of the Avenue was the best. And this would mean less road closures and inconvenince to the residents of Highfield. See you next year
Posted by: me on 1:48pm Mon 14 Jul 08
Public transport in southampton is bad especially on a Sunday!
Southampton council know how huge this event is and I would suggest a Park and ride scheme for next year
Public transport in southampton is bad especially on a Sunday!
Southampton council know how huge this event is and I would suggest a Park and ride scheme for next year
Posted by: Jude, Southampton on 1:56pm Mon 14 Jul 08
This is the third time I have taken part in the Race for Life but have never looked at the comments before and I am absolutely amazed at some of the things raised. This event happens once a year to raise money for a very very good cause. Well done to everyone to took part.
This is the third time I have taken part in the Race for Life but have never looked at the comments before and I am absolutely amazed at some of the things raised. This event happens once a year to raise money for a very very good cause. Well done to everyone to took part.
Posted by: kirsty, southampton on 2:12pm Mon 14 Jul 08
WELL DONE LADIES!!!!!! I am sure you all agree that yesterday was truely amazing, and the feeling that we are helping so many people is great! 2 all the people turning their noses up and having a whinge, u had plenty of notice about the race, and it was for 1 day! next year you try doing it, see if you feel the same after you see people who have the illness running, and poorly children with their mums running the race 2 save lives. stop being so selfish, and take a moment to think of all the people who lost loved ones who attended yesterday!!![bold]bold[/bold]
WELL DONE LADIES!!!!!! I am sure you all agree that yesterday was truely amazing, and the feeling that we are helping so many people is great! 2 all the people turning their noses up and having a whinge, u had plenty of notice about the race, and it was for 1 day! next year you try doing it, see if you feel the same after you see people who have the illness running, and poorly children with their mums running the race 2 save lives. stop being so selfish, and take a moment to think of all the people who lost loved ones who attended yesterday!!!
Posted by: katie, Fair Oak on 2:18pm Mon 14 Jul 08
I find it very sad to read some of the comments left, it was the first time I've done Race for Life with my mum and sister and I was overwhelmed by people of all ages that took part. I think the event is a good thing for southampton. I went to the Isle of wight festival this year and as you can imagine, they have transport issues for that event. But every single local I met were pleasant and friendly. It's a shame the locals around highfield can't manage to be the same for one day of the year.
I find it very sad to read some of the comments left, it was the first time I've done Race for Life with my mum and sister and I was overwhelmed by people of all ages that took part. I think the event is a good thing for southampton. I went to the Isle of wight festival this year and as you can imagine, they have transport issues for that event. But every single local I met were pleasant and friendly. It's a shame the locals around highfield can't manage to be the same for one day of the year.
Posted by: S Allan, Hythe on 2:28pm Mon 14 Jul 08
Race for life was great. I had an excellent day taking part, I couldn't believe how many people turned up. I ran for my dad who survived cancer and is still fighting strong.
Race for life was great. I had an excellent day taking part, I couldn't believe how many people turned up. I ran for my dad who survived cancer and is still fighting strong.
Posted by: jen, sholing on 2:52pm Mon 14 Jul 08
this is my 6th race for life,where are we supposed to park,to all you pig headed people who would rather sit at home indoors on a sunday,moaning about cars parked outside your house,,,ONCE A YEAR THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE!!!!
i DO IT FOR ALL MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY WHO HAVE SUFFERED.My husband and two sons come to support me,Postive comments please,
ps,im in the echo p46,today
this is my 6th race for life,where are we supposed to park,to all you pig headed people who would rather sit at home indoors on a sunday,moaning about cars parked outside your house,,,ONCE A YEAR THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE!!!!
i DO IT FOR ALL MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY WHO HAVE SUFFERED.My husband and two sons come to support me,Postive comments please,
ps,im in the echo p46,today
Posted by: lynn, southampton on 3:07pm Mon 14 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Highfield Resident[/bold] wrote:
Obesity is known to increase the risk of cancer. Judging by half the women who parked in my road yesterday, they would be far more successful fighting cancer if they did a run/walk every weekend.[/quote] put your money where your mouth is then and do the 10k in september as your such a "male". While 10'000 women were running/walking you were sat on your backside thinking up something to moan about
Highfield Resident wrote:
Obesity is known to increase the risk of cancer. Judging by half the women who parked in my road yesterday, they would be far more successful fighting cancer if they did a run/walk every weekend.
put your money where your mouth is then and do the 10k in september as your such a "male". While 10'000 women were running/walking you were sat on your backside thinking up something to moan about
Posted by: hulla, baloo on 3:11pm Mon 14 Jul 08
[quote][bold]becky[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]lynn m[/bold] wrote: what a fab day. We loved taking part in the race again but please please can the organisers change the route back to the original one as there is nothing that compares to running down the entire length of the Avenue seeing thousands of heads bobbing up and down. It made me cry every year at the sheer spectacle of this. See you all next year for our 6th race.[/quote] I agree with Lynn, what a great day once again. This was my 5th event and the emotion of the day is still there. However please can the organisers take note: the original route running the length of the Avenue was the best. And this would mean less road closures and inconvenince to the residents of Highfield. See you next year[/quote] Why do most things seem to involve the closing of a road?
Use an athletics track, such as the sports centre without the disruption of any road closures.
On top of that, get permission from the council to stage fund raising events such as a raffle.
That way, watchers of the event, and visitors to the sports centre can also contribute.
becky wrote:
lynn m wrote: what a fab day. We loved taking part in the race again but please please can the organisers change the route back to the original one as there is nothing that compares to running down the entire length of the Avenue seeing thousands of heads bobbing up and down. It made me cry every year at the sheer spectacle of this. See you all next year for our 6th race.
I agree with Lynn, what a great day once again. This was my 5th event and the emotion of the day is still there. However please can the organisers take note: the original route running the length of the Avenue was the best. And this would mean less road closures and inconvenince to the residents of Highfield. See you next year
Why do most things seem to involve the closing of a road?
Use an athletics track, such as the sports centre without the disruption of any road closures.
On top of that, get permission from the council to stage fund raising events such as a raffle.
That way, watchers of the event, and visitors to the sports centre can also contribute.
Posted by: yvonne heath, eastleigh on 4:01pm Mon 14 Jul 08
HIYA to all that took part in race for life southampton... this wa my first race for life which i did in memory of my friend vanessa newbury who passed away on 14/6/08 lost a long fight with cancer . i miss her alot , but the day made me feel really good and i thought of her alot while doing it . i cant wait to do it again next year and i a proud of myself for getting off my bum and doing something that really ment something . thankyou to all the lovely people there that cheered every one on . might have looked silly in my pj's but loved the day ...
HIYA to all that took part in race for life southampton... this wa my first race for life which i did in memory of my friend vanessa newbury who passed away on 14/6/08 lost a long fight with cancer . i miss her alot , but the day made me feel really good and i thought of her alot while doing it . i cant wait to do it again next year and i a proud of myself for getting off my bum and doing something that really ment something . thankyou to all the lovely people there that cheered every one on . might have looked silly in my pj's but loved the day ...
Posted by: jean, Woolston on 5:57pm Mon 14 Jul 08
This is my first race for life at the age of 63. I had breast cancer 14 years ago and have watched my daughter run for several years now. I joined her this year in memory of people I have met through the cancer who are no longer here and those who like me have been so lucky in getting throgh it.
Well done everyone it was an amazing experience.
Hopefully I may be able to repeat it next year.
This is my first race for life at the age of 63. I had breast cancer 14 years ago and have watched my daughter run for several years now. I joined her this year in memory of people I have met through the cancer who are no longer here and those who like me have been so lucky in getting throgh it.
Well done everyone it was an amazing experience.
Hopefully I may be able to repeat it next year.
Posted by: Lizzi Lucas, Southampton on 6:06pm Mon 14 Jul 08
This is my 3rd race for life but my first in Southampton. I had a great time and thank all the ladies including children who took part. It was a completely amazing experience taking part and some people have forgotten that this only takes place once a year. So I cannot understand why residents are complaining about something that happens once a year!! I personally didn't drive to the event but public transport in Southampton is not great!! To those who are moaning you all need to think about the families and friends who have suffered from cancer and lost loved ones.
This is my 3rd race for life but my first in Southampton. I had a great time and thank all the ladies including children who took part. It was a completely amazing experience taking part and some people have forgotten that this only takes place once a year. So I cannot understand why residents are complaining about something that happens once a year!! I personally didn't drive to the event but public transport in Southampton is not great!! To those who are moaning you all need to think about the families and friends who have suffered from cancer and lost loved ones.
Posted by: Highfield Resident on 6:13pm Mon 14 Jul 08
[quote][bold]lynn[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Highfield Resident[/bold] wrote: Obesity is known to increase the risk of cancer. Judging by half the women who parked in my road yesterday, they would be far more successful fighting cancer if they did a run/walk every weekend.[/quote] put your money where your mouth is then and do the 10k in september as your such a "male". While 10'000 women were running/walking you were sat on your backside thinking up something to moan about[/quote] Good idea, however I run at least 10k every Saturday morning. Perhaps I could park in front of your driveway for the day, disrupting your plans and cycle to Beaulieu and back to make it more challenging. Will you sponsor me?
lynn wrote:
Highfield Resident wrote: Obesity is known to increase the risk of cancer. Judging by half the women who parked in my road yesterday, they would be far more successful fighting cancer if they did a run/walk every weekend.
put your money where your mouth is then and do the 10k in september as your such a "male". While 10'000 women were running/walking you were sat on your backside thinking up something to moan about
Good idea, however I run at least 10k every Saturday morning. Perhaps I could park in front of your driveway for the day, disrupting your plans and cycle to Beaulieu and back to make it more challenging. Will you sponsor me?
Posted by: Highfield Resident on 6:15pm Mon 14 Jul 08
[quote][bold]jackie[/bold] wrote:
To the highfield resident maybe instead of commenting on how people look you should make the effort and do race for life then you will that people of all shapes and size have been affected in some way or another by cancer. You should think before being so ignorrant. Well done everyone who took part see you next year.[quote]quote[/quote] [/quote] People of certain shapes are more likely to get cancer than others. Seems pretty stupid to me for people to ignore the very research they are raising funds for...
jackie wrote:
To the highfield resident maybe instead of commenting on how people look you should make the effort and do race for life then you will that people of all shapes and size have been affected in some way or another by cancer. You should think before being so ignorrant. Well done everyone who took part see you next year.quote
People of certain shapes are more likely to get cancer than others. Seems pretty stupid to me for people to ignore the very research they are raising funds for...
Posted by: Anon, Southampton on 7:49pm Mon 14 Jul 08
[quote][bold]jen[/bold] wrote:
this is my 6th race for life,where are we supposed to park,to all you pig headed people who would rather sit at home indoors on a sunday,moaning about cars parked outside your house,,,ONCE A YEAR THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE!!!!
i DO IT FOR ALL MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY WHO HAVE SUFFERED.My husband and two sons come to support me,Postive comments please,
ps,im in the echo p46,today[/quote] Calling people pigheaded is hardly a positive comment is it?
Well done for everyone who did the race, I did the one in Winchester last month and enjoyed it but recently found out that only a small percent of the money goes to Cancer Research and the fact that we have to pay to do it slightly annoys me so I do my own Fundraising now!
And well done "Jen from Sholing" for getting in the echo, that's every week you've been in it now isn't it? Anyone would think you've shares in the Echo!
jen wrote:
this is my 6th race for life,where are we supposed to park,to all you pig headed people who would rather sit at home indoors on a sunday,moaning about cars parked outside your house,,,ONCE A YEAR THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE!!!!
i DO IT FOR ALL MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY WHO HAVE SUFFERED.My husband and two sons come to support me,Postive comments please,
ps,im in the echo p46,today
Calling people pigheaded is hardly a positive comment is it?
Well done for everyone who did the race, I did the one in Winchester last month and enjoyed it but recently found out that only a small percent of the money goes to Cancer Research and the fact that we have to pay to do it slightly annoys me so I do my own Fundraising now!
And well done "Jen from Sholing" for getting in the echo, that's every week you've been in it now isn't it? Anyone would think you've shares in the Echo!
Posted by: Vanessa Ely, southampton on 7:56pm Mon 14 Jul 08
This was my first race for life and I felt so much pride and achievment. I felt pride cause Southampton is my home town and just seeing us all as one was great and we were united all for the same reason :)And it was a huge achevment because I ran the race with out stopping in 30 mins and I never imagined My body would ever physically be able to do that!!
I shed a tear at the end !! Its sooo emotional!
Well done to EVERYONE :)SEE YOU NEXT YEAR
This was my first race for life and I felt so much pride and achievment. I felt pride cause Southampton is my home town and just seeing us all as one was great and we were united all for the same reason :)And it was a huge achevment because I ran the race with out stopping in 30 mins and I never imagined My body would ever physically be able to do that!!
I shed a tear at the end !! Its sooo emotional!
Well done to EVERYONE :)SEE YOU NEXT YEAR
Posted by: lesley hamer, bitterne ,southampton on 8:28pm Mon 14 Jul 08
this was the first time ive done the race and i really enjoyed it, i lost one of my close friends jackie matthews in january so 15 of us including most of her family and some friends raced for the first time, it was so well organised , i definately will do it again,[bold]bold[/bold]
this was the first time ive done the race and i really enjoyed it, i lost one of my close friends jackie matthews in january so 15 of us including most of her family and some friends raced for the first time, it was so well organised , i definately will do it again,
Posted by: strawberry, eastleigh on 9:15pm Mon 14 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Anon[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]jen[/bold] wrote: this is my 6th race for life,where are we supposed to park,to all you pig headed people who would rather sit at home indoors on a sunday,moaning about cars parked outside your house,,,ONCE A YEAR THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE!!!! i DO IT FOR ALL MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY WHO HAVE SUFFERED.My husband and two sons come to support me,Postive comments please, ps,im in the echo p46,today[/quote] Calling people pigheaded is hardly a positive comment is it? Well done for everyone who did the race, I did the one in Winchester last month and enjoyed it but recently found out that only a small percent of the money goes to Cancer Research and the fact that we have to pay to do it slightly annoys me so I do my own Fundraising now! And well done "Jen from Sholing" for getting in the echo, that's every week you've been in it now isn't it? Anyone would think you've shares in the Echo![/quote] its the taking part that matters,
not the **** Anon!!
sounds as if you have a thorn in your side there about jen.
very sad,,,
my friend is very ill as we speak,thats why i took part in the race for life!!!
Anon wrote:
jen wrote: this is my 6th race for life,where are we supposed to park,to all you pig headed people who would rather sit at home indoors on a sunday,moaning about cars parked outside your house,,,ONCE A YEAR THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE!!!! i DO IT FOR ALL MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY WHO HAVE SUFFERED.My husband and two sons come to support me,Postive comments please, ps,im in the echo p46,today
Calling people pigheaded is hardly a positive comment is it? Well done for everyone who did the race, I did the one in Winchester last month and enjoyed it but recently found out that only a small percent of the money goes to Cancer Research and the fact that we have to pay to do it slightly annoys me so I do my own Fundraising now! And well done "Jen from Sholing" for getting in the echo, that's every week you've been in it now isn't it? Anyone would think you've shares in the Echo!
its the taking part that matters,
not the **** Anon!!
sounds as if you have a thorn in your side there about jen.
very sad,,,
my friend is very ill as we speak,thats why i took part in the race for life!!!
Posted by: strawberry, eastleigh on 9:17pm Mon 14 Jul 08
[quote][bold]Anon[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]jen[/bold] wrote: this is my 6th race for life,where are we supposed to park,to all you pig headed people who would rather sit at home indoors on a sunday,moaning about cars parked outside your house,,,ONCE A YEAR THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE!!!! i DO IT FOR ALL MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY WHO HAVE SUFFERED.My husband and two sons come to support me,Postive comments please, ps,im in the echo p46,today[/quote] Calling people pigheaded is hardly a positive comment is it? Well done for everyone who did the race, I did the one in Winchester last month and enjoyed it but recently found out that only a small percent of the money goes to Cancer Research and the fact that we have to pay to do it slightly annoys me so I do my own Fundraising now! And well done "Jen from Sholing" for getting in the echo, that's every week you've been in it now isn't it? Anyone would think you've shares in the Echo![/quote] its the taking part that matters,
not the **** Anon!!
sounds as if you have a thorn in your side there about jen.
very sad,,,
my friend is very ill as we speak,thats why i took part in the race for life!!!
Anon wrote:
jen wrote: this is my 6th race for life,where are we supposed to park,to all you pig headed people who would rather sit at home indoors on a sunday,moaning about cars parked outside your house,,,ONCE A YEAR THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE!!!! i DO IT FOR ALL MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY WHO HAVE SUFFERED.My husband and two sons come to support me,Postive comments please, ps,im in the echo p46,today
Calling people pigheaded is hardly a positive comment is it? Well done for everyone who did the race, I did the one in Winchester last month and enjoyed it but recently found out that only a small percent of the money goes to Cancer Research and the fact that we have to pay to do it slightly annoys me so I do my own Fundraising now! And well done "Jen from Sholing" for getting in the echo, that's every week you've been in it now isn't it? Anyone would think you've shares in the Echo!
its the taking part that matters,
not the **** Anon!!
sounds as if you have a thorn in your side there about jen.
very sad,,,
my friend is very ill as we speak,thats why i took part in the race for life!!!
Posted by: Lou, Southampton on 9:55pm Mon 14 Jul 08
[quote][bold]strawberry[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]Anon[/bold] wrote:
[quote][bold]jen[/bold] wrote: this is my 6th race for life,where are we supposed to park,to all you pig headed people who would rather sit at home indoors on a sunday,moaning about cars parked outside your house,,,ONCE A YEAR THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE!!!! i DO IT FOR ALL MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY WHO HAVE SUFFERED.My husband and two sons come to support me,Postive comments please, ps,im in the echo p46,today[/quote] Calling people pigheaded is hardly a positive comment is it? Well done for everyone who did the race, I did the one in Winchester last month and enjoyed it but recently found out that only a small percent of the money goes to Cancer Research and the fact that we have to pay to do it slightly annoys me so I do my own Fundraising now! And well done "Jen from Sholing" for getting in the echo, that's every week you've been in it now isn't it? Anyone would think you've shares in the Echo![/quote] its the taking part that matters,
not the **** Anon!!
sounds as if you have a thorn in your side there about jen.
very sad,,,
my friend is very ill as we speak,thats why i took part in the race for life!!! [/quote] My god, people just don't know when to stop. Can we please have positive remarks for once?? It's not a political debate, it was a race for raising money for charity!!!!!!!
WELL DONE EVERYONE WHO TOOK PART! I will be back to doing it again next year, but couldn't this year because I was "withchild"!
strawberry wrote:
Anon wrote:
jen wrote: this is my 6th race for life,where are we supposed to park,to all you pig headed people who would rather sit at home indoors on a sunday,moaning about cars parked outside your house,,,ONCE A YEAR THIS EVENT TAKES PLACE!!!! i DO IT FOR ALL MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY WHO HAVE SUFFERED.My husband and two sons come to support me,Postive comments please, ps,im in the echo p46,today
Calling people pigheaded is hardly a positive comment is it? Well done for everyone who did the race, I did the one in Winchester last month and enjoyed it but recently found out that only a small percent of the money goes to Cancer Research and the fact that we have to pay to do it slightly annoys me so I do my own Fundraising now! And well done "Jen from Sholing" for getting in the echo, that's every week you've been in it now isn't it? Anyone would think you've shares in the Echo!
its the taking part that matters,
not the **** Anon!!
sounds as if you have a thorn in your side there about jen.
very sad,,,
my friend is very ill as we speak,thats why i took part in the race for life!!!
My god, people just don't know when to stop. Can we please have positive remarks for once?? It's not a political debate, it was a race for raising money for charity!!!!!!!
WELL DONE EVERYONE WHO TOOK PART! I will be back to doing it again next year, but couldn't this year because I was "withchild"!
Posted by: michelle, blackfield, southampton on 10:39pm Mon 14 Jul 08
This was my first race and I've never had so much fun it was a truly wonderful experince and the best thing I've ever done. And to that women who handed in my Ipod i thank you dearly. (I was number 5393)
This was my first race and I've never had so much fun it was a truly wonderful experince and the best thing I've ever done. And to that women who handed in my Ipod i thank you dearly. (I was number 5393)
Posted by: Chris Ainsworth, Windsor on 11:15pm Mon 14 Jul 08
I ran yesterday with friends and family for my sister Jackie Matthews who lost her fight with breast cancer in January. I just wanted to say well done to everyone who took part it was truly a great day and a very emotional one. But we will do it again.
I ran yesterday with friends and family for my sister Jackie Matthews who lost her fight with breast cancer in January. I just wanted to say well done to everyone who took part it was truly a great day and a very emotional one. But we will do it again.
Posted by: Claire, SHIRLY on 9:08am Tue 15 Jul 08
Well done ladies
Now please all make sure your sponership money is handed in
Well done ladies
Now please all make sure your sponership money is handed in
Posted by: Rachel, Eastleigh on 12:23pm Tue 15 Jul 08
[bold]This year was my very 1st Race for Life... I had the most fantastic day!! I was so proud of myself for running the whole thing in 33 minutes. And I'm really really proud of everyone who wanted to do some good and raise money for people with this terible illness. My dad has survived two counts of Bladder Cancer now and I'm very grateful to still have him here when so many have lost their loved ones.[/bold]
Finally, I'm really terribly sorry to all those that are so very upset about the race and the trauma it caused them for the day.. with the roads closed and the parking etc... It's very very sad.. my many condolences. It must be awful for you.
This year was my very 1st Race for Life... I had the most fantastic day!! I was so proud of myself for running the whole thing in 33 minutes. And I'm really really proud of everyone who wanted to do some good and raise money for people with this terible illness. My dad has survived two counts of Bladder Cancer now and I'm very grateful to still have him here when so many have lost their loved ones.
Finally, I'm really terribly sorry to all those that are so very upset about the race and the trauma it caused them for the day.. with the roads closed and the parking etc... It's very very sad.. my many condolences. It must be awful for you.
Posted by: Janet Mitchell, Southampton on 6:26pm Tue 15 Jul 08
THIS WAS MY FIRST RACE FOR LIFE, WHICH I DID WITH MY DAUGHTER. THE ATMOSPHERE WAS FANTASTIC AND IT WAS A VERY EMOTIONAL DAY. I RACED FOR MY FRIENDS HUSBAND, A FRIEND WHO HAS JUST HAD RECONSTRUCTIVE BREAST SURGERY AND MY NAN WHO WOULD HAVE BEEN HERE IF RESEARCH WAS AS GOOD AS IT IS NOW. WELL DONE EVERYONE.. SEE YOU NEXT YEAR X X
THIS WAS MY FIRST RACE FOR LIFE, WHICH I DID WITH MY DAUGHTER. THE ATMOSPHERE WAS FANTASTIC AND IT WAS A VERY EMOTIONAL DAY. I RACED FOR MY FRIENDS HUSBAND, A FRIEND WHO HAS JUST HAD RECONSTRUCTIVE BREAST SURGERY AND MY NAN WHO WOULD HAVE BEEN HERE IF RESEARCH WAS AS GOOD AS IT IS NOW. WELL DONE EVERYONE.. SEE YOU NEXT YEAR X X
Posted by: katie, Fair Oak on 9:50am Wed 16 Jul 08
I'll sponsor the Highfield resident to shut up! Obviously he is a cancer expert and maybe we should all go to him for advice! Seeing as though he is so helpful and caring. Maybe he can give people weight loss tips too, as he is the font of knowledge.
I'll sponsor the Highfield resident to shut up! Obviously he is a cancer expert and maybe we should all go to him for advice! Seeing as though he is so helpful and caring. Maybe he can give people weight loss tips too, as he is the font of knowledge.
Posted by: charlotte, eastleigh on 10:48am Wed 16 Jul 08
I cannot believe that someone can could possibly be so rude and pathetic about something that touches so many people in our lives as much as cancer does.(WEATHER YOUR OBESE OR NOT!!) If he could possibly understand how it feels to watch somebody going through the journey that cancer leads you then maybe he might realise LIFE IS FAR TOO SHORT to worry about where to park!!!
Finally everyone be proud of what you did on sunday...
I cannot believe that someone can could possibly be so rude and pathetic about something that touches so many people in our lives as much as cancer does.(WEATHER YOUR OBESE OR NOT!!) If he could possibly understand how it feels to watch somebody going through the journey that cancer leads you then maybe he might realise LIFE IS FAR TOO SHORT to worry about where to park!!!
Finally everyone be proud of what you did on sunday...
Posted by: Laura, Southampton on 5:40pm Wed 16 Jul 08
WELL DONE TO EVERYONE WHO WAS DO THE RACE FOR LIFE 2008. I WAS WATCHING AND I WAS AMAZED WITH ALL THE PEOPLE THAT WERE DOING, THERE MUST OF BEING ABOUT 10,000 PEOPLE DOING
WELL DONE TO EVERYONE WHO WAS DO THE RACE FOR LIFE 2008. I WAS WATCHING AND I WAS AMAZED WITH ALL THE PEOPLE THAT WERE DOING, THERE MUST OF BEING ABOUT 10,000 PEOPLE DOING
Posted by: Sue, Southampton on 12:26pm Thu 17 Jul 08
Message to the Sue in Southampton who lives near the common. For one day in the year that many people are raising money for a fantastic cause, can you not just 'grin and bear it!' and note it is not all women driving.
Well done to all those who ran/walked the course. This is my fifth year and can say what a fab event! Thanks to Cancer research! Come on Girl's - make sure you all put your money in.
Message to the Sue in Southampton who lives near the common. For one day in the year that many people are raising money for a fantastic cause, can you not just 'grin and bear it!' and note it is not all women driving.
Well done to all those who ran/walked the course. This is my fifth year and can say what a fab event! Thanks to Cancer research! Come on Girl's - make sure you all put your money in.
Posted by: Charlotte on 10:40am Sun 3 Aug 08
[quote][bold]Sue[/bold] wrote:
It would be nice if these people knew how to park properly instead of blocking exits of homes. There are plenty of buses or they could have walked as part of their warm up. It was interesting to note how many cars had one person only - how selfish? When will women learn how to park considerately and with respect. Whatever happened to the money to make this city a respect city - no respoect was shown to residents around the common yesterday.[/quote] Do you realise how pathetic you sound!!!
Sue wrote:
It would be nice if these people knew how to park properly instead of blocking exits of homes. There are plenty of buses or they could have walked as part of their warm up. It was interesting to note how many cars had one person only - how selfish? When will women learn how to park considerately and with respect. Whatever happened to the money to make this city a respect city - no respoect was shown to residents around the common yesterday.
Do you realise how pathetic you sound!!!
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