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S8 medic on the run A
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One of the first competitors to sign up for a charity race in Graves Park was a local radiotherapist who knows all about the worthwhile cause.
RADIOTHERAPY expert from Sheffield 8 is swapping his white coat for running shoes as he prepares to tackle this year’s Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity’s Run in the Park challenge.
Meersbrook’s Dr Stephen Tozer-Loft, who is head of radiotherapy physics at the hospital, joined colleagues from his department in being the first to sign up for the 10k run.
Urging people to join his team on the starting line at Graves Park on Sunday, July 10th, Stephen said: “Every penny raised helps the Cancer Charity to support patients, so I’m asking supporters to sign up and come down and join in.
”On a personal note, I am delighted the run is taking place in Graves Park and would encourage other members of the S8 community to get involved in a fantastic event happening right on their doorstep.”
This popular event, which has raised more than £30,000 for the worthwhile causes, attracts hundreds of supporters each year and is suitable for runners of all ages and abilities as it also features a 3k fun run.
Now in training for the summer event, Stephen added: “There have been big improvements in radiotherapy over the past 20 years and, undoubtedly, the support of the Cancer Charity has played an important role in helping to advance our research here at the hospital.”
Weston Park Hospital is one of the only three dedicated cancer hospitals in the UK and serves people across South Yorkshire, North Derbyshire and North Nottinghamshire. Money raised from sponsorship will help the charity on it way to its goal of raising £1.2 million a year to continue its vital work in the city.
Weston Park Hospital fundraiser, Lyndsey Raynor, also urged people to sign up for the run.
“There is always a fantastic atmosphere at this event, from first timers to experienced runners, and we welcome everyone to take part in either event,” she said.
To enter call the charity office on 0114 2265370, or visit the website at
www.wphcancercharity.org.uk
Meersbrook’s Dr Stephen Tozer-Loft who is in training for the Graves Park event
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New trees have been planted in a local park to help reduce pollution levels and also to provide more opportunities for fun for children
Weaving the new willow tunnels in Millhouses Park
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OCAL children gave up part of their school holiday to help plant live Willow tunnels and dens in the playground at Millhouses Park.
Two dozen volunteers worked on weaving the Willows into place to produce an attractive pollution- absorbing screen alongside what has been reported as one of the worst traffic pollution corridors in Sheffield.
The Willows will soon be joined by a new, difficult to obtain, disease-resistant Elm to be planted in the park. The projects are being funded by the Big Lottery Fund and SW Community Assembly.
Working with children on the project were members of the Friends of Millhouses Park, SCC Forestry, the Friends of Holt House School, Carternowle and Millhouses Community Group, the local Parks and Countryside Department, SW Community Assembly, the Deputy Lord Mayor and members of South Yorkshire Police.
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