CHELMSFORD'S famous Race for Business raised more than £21,000 for a cancer charity.
Organisers of the race, leading Chelmsford law firm Birketts, in New London Road, presented a huge cheque for £21,298.87 to Macmillan Cancer Support.
The cheque was presented to the charity by Grace Kerr, head of the commercial property team in Chelmsford, and Richard Wollaston, founder of the event and a consultant in the corporate team.
The donation followed the annual Birketts Race for Business on July 5, in which thousands of people from the Essex business community swapped their suits for tracksuits and fancy dress, and ran, jogged or walked round the 3.5 mile evening fun run.
Richard Wollaston said: "I'm delighted that, in its 14th year, the business community is still supporting this event.
"Joining forces raised essential funds for Macmillan Cancer Support, which supports those facing their toughest fight."
Lyn Crowe, of Macmillan Cancer Support, added: "We're so pleased that Birketts chose Macmillan for this terrific event.
"If you or a loved one has been diagnosed, you need a team of people in your corner supporting you every step of the way.
"We are the nurses and therapists helping you through treatment, the experts on the end of the phone, the advisers telling you what benefits you're entitled to, the volunteers giving you a hand with the everyday things, the campaigners improving cancer care and the community supporting you online, any time.
"It is the fundraisers who make this all possible, so every penny raised will be put to good use."
