Write the text for a leaflet to persuade young people in your area to take part in a sponsored event for charity.

This year Cancer Research is looking for young people between the ages of 16-40 to get involved in this event. You are probably thinking there is no chance you could complete a marathon, but there is! If running isn’t for you, then why not cycle or walk?

Why should you do the marathon? Well you would be helping the best scientists in the world find new cancer cures. Cancer patients will be relieved when they find out how much has been raised. Only last week a young person died from cancer which shocked the nation, so with your help we could prevent this.

You may be thinking, how do I get involved with Cancer Research? All you have to do is print off a form from our website or go to the local post office and collect one from there. Fill it out and send it to us.

Some of you may think this problem doesn’t involve you. One day someone you know may get cancer and may sadly die. The question is would you like to help prevent this and raise money so scientists can find a cure?

In the UK, nearly 100,000 people die from cancer each year, we need your help!