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Over £40,000 raised for breast cancer charity as Trafford Park warehouse is transformed into indoor race challenge

Over 200 runners took on everything from a 5K to a full marathon inside a Greater Manchester warehouse, raising vital funds for Against Breast Cancer

A warehouse in Trafford Park swapped forklifts for finish lines on Wednesday 4 November, as over 200 runners took on a unique indoor racing challenge that has raised more than £40,000 for breast cancer research.

Organised by Indurent, a leading developer, owner and operator of industrial and logistics space across the UK, the event transformed its Grand Central site into an indoor race venue, bringing together colleagues, business partners and supporters for a fundraising challenge in support of Against Breast Cancer. The event was held in support of Hannah Bryan-Williams, a valued member of Indurent’s portfolio management team who is currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer.

With distances for all abilities, participants could choose to take on a 5K, 10K, half marathon or full marathon, while teams of four also competed in a relay marathon. Every mile was completed entirely indoors, turning over 250,000 sq ft of warehouse space into a racetrack for the day.

More than £40,000 had been raised from the efforts of participants, organisers and corporate sponsors. These include LCM Group, a locally based construction and maintenance company, alongside B8, Black Cat Consultancy, FNP Limited, Spring Building Consultants, Block BC and DTRE.

“We are incredibly grateful to Indurent for choosing to support Against Breast Cancer with this really novel concept. A unique running challenge with options for all. To see so many people taking to the start line is fantastic and a real celebration of the benefits of exercise. The hard work of all involved makes such a difference to our life saving research into secondary spread breast cancer – the main cause of breast cancer related deaths. “We fund research taking place at some of the leading academic institutions throughout the UK focusing on Prevention, early detection and therapies. Being physically active is a huge factor in preventing breast cancer, it is not only the funds raised from this type of activity that can save lives.”

Richard Martin, Head of Fundraising at Against Breast Cancer

“The response to this event has been outstanding and we’re proud be supporting such an important cause which is close to our hearts. Transforming our warehouse into an indoor race venue was certainly an unusual way to use the space, but it’s been brilliant to see so many people take on a personal challenge, support one another and come together. A huge thank you to everyone who took part, donated or helped make the day happen.”

Simon Ross, Head of Portfolio Management at Indurent