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Corporate Challenge: Take on the This Is For Me – This Is For Science Campaign

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Teaser: London, UK – We are excited to announce the launch of the This Is For Me – This Is For Science campaign, a nationwide initiative that empowers corporates and individuals to enhance their personal health while contributing to groundbreaking cancer research. From 1 January to 31 December 2025, participants are invited to set and complete a personalised distance challenge, fostering personal growth, team building, and scientific advancement.

 

Description: 

This nationwide initiative is calling on companies, teams, and individuals to commit to a fitness challenge while raising vital funds for translational cancer research—helping life-saving innovations move from the lab to patients faster.

 

Why Get Your Company Involved?

✅ Team Building with Purpose – Foster a culture of health and collaboration by setting a collective fitness goal.

✅ Drive Real Impact – 100% of funds raised go toward bridging the critical funding gap in early-stage cancer research.

✅ Showcase Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) – Engage employees, customers, and networks in a mission that saves lives.

 

How Your Company Can Take Part

🏅 Form a Corporate Team – Set up a company fundraising page under the campaign and rally your employees, clients, or partners to join.

🏃 Pick Your Challenge – Walk, run, cycle, swim, or row between 1-100 miles—solo or as a team.

💷 Pledge & Fundraise – Each participant donates or raises a minimum of £50 per event, with all proceeds ring-fenced by CRUK for translational research. Awards to be won!

📢 Promote Your Impact – Share your company’s progress with #THISISFORME #THISISFORSCIENCE and inspire others to get involved.

 

Campaign Highlights

🔬 Scientific Impact – Your efforts directly support turning research into real-world treatments.

💪 Employee Well-being – Encourages physical activity, mental well-being, and team motivation.

🌍 Community Engagement – A unique opportunity to unite industry professionals, patients, scientists, and advocates under a common goal.

 

“This campaign is as much about personal growth as it is about scientific progress.” – Dr Anaid Benitez, Translation Scholar at The Francis Crick Institute

“We are at an incredible moment in discovery research, where we have the tools, data, and people to translate science into clinical impact.” – Professor Charles Swanton, CRUK Chief Clinician

“This campaign brings together patients, scientists, and healthcare professionals to raise funds to help beat cancer—ensuring transparency so donors know where their money is making an impact.” – Dave Chuter, Chair, ICPV

 

About Us

This Is For Me – This Is For Science is a collaborative effort between Cancer Research UK (CRUK), Cancer Research Horizons (CRH), and the Crick Science Entrepreneur Network (CSEN). It is endorsed by the UK Government’s Office for Life Sciences (DHSC/DSIT), the Independent Cancer Patients’ Voice (ICPV), and other leading organisations dedicated to driving research translation.

 

Get Your Company Involved

Sign up your team today and be part of a movement that pushes boundaries—not just in fitness, but in delivering life-saving science to patients faster.

 

Contact Information

For more details, training resources, and to join the movement, visit our official website:

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