AS Mother's Day approaches, mums and daughters in Worcester are being urged to team up and sign up for the Race for Life.

Organisers are issuing a rallying call to women of all ages and athletic ability to unite and join the fight against cancer by signing up for one of the three Race for Life events – the 5k, 10k or 'Pretty Muddy' obstacle course challenge.

The events will be taking place at Worcester Racecourse on Saturday and Sunday, July 15 and 16 and organisers at Cancer Research UK hope that thousands of women will once again take part.

Michelle Leighton, Cancer Research UK’s Worcester event manager, said: “We are urging mums and daughters in Worcester to make this Mother’s Day extra special by signing up to Race for Life.

"It’s the perfect opportunity to spend quality time together, create precious memories and join like-minded women determined to beat cancer sooner.

"Race for Life events are non-competitive and participants can choose to walk, jog or run around the course.

"Whether they’re planning a 5k amble with friends, a 10k sprint or a mud-splattered race around Pretty Muddy, every step participants take together will help to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured."

It is estimated that 85 people are diagnosed with cancer in the West Midlands every day and one in two people in the UK will be diagnosed with cancer at some stage in their lives.

"That’s why we’re calling on women in Worcester to sign up to Race for Life right now," Ms Leighton added.

"Together, we can stop this devastating disease in its tracks.

"By coming together, they can be part of a formidable force of women who are all united in their determination to beat cancer. Ladies of Worcester, we’ve no doubt that you’re up to the challenge.”

For more details or to sign up for the Worcester Race for Life, visit raceforlife.org or call 0300 123 0770.