Race for .... Wife?

22 June 2013

Aisleyne in a wedding dress? Yes, but don't jump to conclusions, no bridegrooms, vows or confetti are involved in this report.

In fact Aisleyne was dressed as a runaway bride for NOW Magazine's Race For Wife 5km run in London's Finsbury Park on Saturday 22 June, in support of Cancer Research UK's Race For Life campaign. More than 200 runners, many of them in bridal outfits, gathered at the starting line with Aisleyne and other celebrities including Bianca Gascoigne, Nikki Grahame, Emmerdale's Gemma Oaten and Strictly's Camilla Dallerup.

In NOW Magazine's photos it was clear from Aisleyne's "fierce" expression that she was determined to get a good start - and in the video some might think she may have "jumped the gun" a little!

Asked how it went, Aisleyne and Bianca said "We loved it. We had a big catch-up as we went round, although we power-walked a lot."

Among the festivities, participants were served refreshments by barechested and rather muscular waiters - the pictures also show that Aisleyne was happy to avail herself of their hospitality!

Of course, amidst all the fun, the day had a deadly serious side. All the participants could tell of experience of cancer, either personally or among family or friends, and in her interview Aisleyne spoke of her motive for taking part. She said, "My mum Sophia passed away from cancer last year. Two months later her brother Dennis, who I'd been caring for, died too. It made me appreciate life"

You can still show your support with a donation at http://www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/now-race-for-wife

And you can also tell cancer to 'beat it' at one of the 230+ Race For Life events across the UK this summer for women of all ages and fitness levels to raise vital funds to beat all 200 types of cancer. Find your local event at http://www.raceforlife.org

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