Yvette Livesey, former Miss England and partner to the late 'Mr Manchester' Tony Wilson, is urging as many as people as possible to sign up for the newly launched 'Run For All' Jane Tomlinson's Pennine Lancashire 10K event for The Christie where the music mogul died after battling kidney cancer.

The event will be held on Sunday 11th July in Blackburn starting and finishing from the 480-acre Witton Park, taking in the highlights of the historic town centre.

There will be places for 5,000 entrants of all abilities from the age of 15 and the run will be based on the same principles as all 'Run For All' events - a not for profit, community event which encourages people of all abilities to take part and raise money for whatever cause is important to them.

It follows in the footsteps of the successful Leeds and York 10K events, set up by the late inspirational fundraiser and breast cancer patient Jane Tomlinson.

Money raised from those who sign up to run for The Christie will help pay for its experts to carry out ground-breaking research with an aim of saving more lives, as well as new building developments, medical equipment and extra patient services that fall outside the remit of NHS funding.

The Jane Tomlinson's Pennine Lancashire 10k is supported by Regenerate Pennine Lancashire, which brought the charity run to Pennine Lancashire through its employment of Tony Wilson and Yvette Livesey.

Regenerate Pennine Lancashire is a new economic development company charged with improving the image of Pennine Lancashire and the pair were asked to come up with a radical programme of social and cultural projects to boost the area's image and benefit the economy.

Yvette, who was Tony Wilson's partner for 17 years, said; "There are so many deserving causes that runners can support but one especially close to my heart is dedicated to my late partner Tony Wilson.

"Tony was treated at The Christie after developing kidney cancer and I will be eternally grateful for the outstanding care he received from the hospital's dedicated team of staff.

"All monies raised for the hospital will go towards the pioneering work carried out by Professor Robert Hawkins who is carrying out research into kidney cancer and into innovative methods of treatment.

"I encourage as many people as possible to sign up to join 'Tony's team' for the race and run in memory of a musical legend whilst raising money for a genuinely worthwhile cause."

This new event also has the support of former Olympic athlete Steve Cram MBE. He said; "I was lucky enough to call Jane a friend and like many was touched by her determination and drive to make a difference to many millions of people's lives, despite battling with her own cruel illness.

"I hope the cause and most importantly the memory of such a special lady like Jane Tomlinson will motivate everyone to want to take part. Whether you're a veteran to road races or a first timer, I look forward to seeing you all there in July. Please give your full support to the event."

Jane Tomlinson's husband Mike added; "In creating 'Run For All', Jane wanted others to share the excitement and fulfilment she had experienced in participating in fundraising events. Now 5,000 people have the chance to share that experience in Pennine Lancashire and hopefully raise thousands of pounds for local charity."

To lend your support to the Christie charity at the Pennine Lancashire 10K on Sunday 11th July contact the sporting events team on 0161 446 3400 or visit www.christies.org/events

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