2017 News Archive

14th September 2017
Tech firm’s team find sweet spot in Chariots of Fire fundraising

Taking part in Chariots of Fire will not be a piece of cake for one tech company’s team – but fundraising for Alzheimer’s Research UK has been, with more than 230 sweet treats baked and sold to raise vital funds for dementia research.

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14th September 2017
Researchers swap lab coats for running gear for Chariots of Fire 2017

A team of scientists are ready to take the baton in this year’s Chariots of Fire to further their fight against dementia. 

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14th September 2017
Training Tips for blazing a trail at Chariots of Fire

With Chariots of Fire fast approaching it is recommended that, as part of a successful race, runners would benefit from training before the race on Sunday 17th September.

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14th September 2017
Researchers swap lab coats for running gear for Chariots of Fire 2017

A team of scientists are ready to take the baton in this year’s Chariots of Fire to further their fight against dementia. Prof Michael Coleman will lead his team from Addenbrooke’s hospital.

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14th September 2017
Tech firm’s team find sweet spot in Chariots of Fire fundraising

Taking part in Chariots of Fire will not be a piece of cake for one tech company’s team – but fundraising for Alzheimer’s Research UK has been, with more than 230 sweet treats baked and sold.

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25th August 2017
Three-time Olympian to give starters orders at Chariots of Fire next month

Former British javelin thrower Goldie Sayers will open this year’s Chariots of Fire race in Cambridge, in support of Alzheimer’s Research UK

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16th August 2017
Calling Cambridge Colleges to enter Chariots of Fire

This year Cambridge University will once again open its prestigious gates and grounds to Chariots of Fire participants on the 17th September.

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17th July 2017
The Great Dames are limbering up for their fourth year at Chariots of Fire in aid of Alzheimer’s Research UK

Race veteran Dame Mary Archer has rounded up some fellow dames once again for Chariots of Fire this year to raise £5,000 for pioneering dementia research.

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13th July 2017
Chariots of Fire veteran gathers teams to raise vital funds for Alzheimer’s Research UK - a cause close to his heart

Chariots of Fire veteran Simon Gibson will be running harder than ever in this year’s race to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK - in honour of his dad who is living with Alzheimer’s disease. 

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3rd July 2017
Cambridge-based accountants limber up for Chariots of Fire

Cambridge-based chartered accountants and business advisers Price Bailey are the latest organisation to pledge support for Alzheimer’s Research UK in this year’s Chariots of Fire entering three teams.

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8th June 2017
Ready, Steady, Go! Hewitsons prepare themselves for Chariots of Fire

Cambridge law firm Hewitsons is preparing to go further and faster for this years Chariots of Fire race by entering an unprecedented five teams. 

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23rd May 2017
Actor living with Down’s syndrome set to take on Chariots of Fire

Actor Russell Ramsey will be swapping the limelight for the glory of taking part in Chariots of Fire this September to raise money for Alzheimer’s Research UK.

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9th May 2017
On your marks, get set and register for Chariots of Fire 2017

Runners at Alzheimer’s Research UK are limbering up for this year’s Chariots of Fire as today marks the official launch of the event’s 2017 partnership with the UK’s leading dementia research charity.

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19th January 2017
Record Breaking Year for Chariots of Fire 2016!

2016 proved to be a record breaking year for Chariots of Fire with over £138,000 raised for Papworth Hospital Charity, its highest ever amount in any one year.

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