Published on:
10
May 2012
A group of six teachers from English Department of Alva Academy are getting set to swap the books for the training gear as they prepare to take part in the nationally organised 'Race for Life' on Sunday 27th May at Stirling University.
The team of: Kerry Douglas (principal teacher), Rona Grant, Kirsty Syme, Sheena Ogg, Linda McVay, and Ros Barclay - who have called themselves "The Gallus Lasses" - will be under starters orders at 11am for the 5k run, in which they hope to raise over £1000 for Cancer Research.
Head teacher, John Meney, said: "They are running as a team for two main reasons. They are running in memory of our lovely friend Betty Campbell, a valued member of the English Department. She put up such a courageous fight against this horrible disease and always remained so positive and welcoming, even when she was really unwell. Sadly Betty passed away in January.
Betty's daughter, Natalie, a third year pupil at the school, is also joining the teachers of the 5k run, and they are looking for more people from around Clackmannanshire to join them.
John added: " They are also taking part to celebrate the success of another member of the English Department, Catherine Wylie, in winning her fight against cancer. She has remained optimistic and got through her own battle with such dignity.We are looking forward to her return to the school in the near future."
Originally the English Department runners had set themselves a target of raising £200, but already they have managed to accrue £600 and are hopeful of passing the £1000 mark before the big day.
The Lasses are mindful of everyone else who has been affected by Cancer and of those who continue to battle, and will be thinking of them all during the Race for Life.
To join the Gallus Lasses Team, all you have to do is register at raceforlife.org.
If you would like to donate to their fund, all the donations going to Cancer Research, then just log on to: www.justgiving.com/the-gallus-lasses where you can make a cash pledge.