Pink Ladies smash all records with south Norfolk and north Suffolk run - and are now really on the road to £1 million

This year’s Pink Ladies’ Tractor Road Run has smashed the team’s fundraising record for a single year.

A record sum of £84,000 was announced at a cheque presentation where participants and the support team gathered to celebrate the amount raised for Cancer Research UK’s breast cancer appeal.

The first Pink Ladies’ Tractor Road Run took place in 2004 and this year’s collection takes the total raised over the years to more than £896,000.

Now organisers hope to smash through the £1 million mark in 2023.

Organised by Annie Chapman BEM, this year’s run saw 112 decorated tractors winding their way through south Norfolk and north Suffolk in July.

Annie, who was shortlisted for a Pride of Britain Award earlier this month for her fundraising work, said: “My Pink Ladies have produced an incredible £84,000 this year - a record which brings us within £104,000 of a £1million grand total.

“What was a slightly crazy ambition has now become a goal we really can achieve. And, with our incredible support team behind the Run, I hope to see those tractor wheels keep on turning for a few more years to come.

“It was a huge honour to be nominated for the Pride of Britain Award and although I didn’t win, I really appreciate the publicity it gave the Ladies’ Tractor Road Run and it especially highlighted the need for continued sponsorship to support Cancer Research UK’s research into all aspects of Breast Cancer.”

The incredible total was raised by the ladies who took part in the event, money collected on the day from supporters who gathered along the route in south Norfolk and North Suffolk and fundraising activities following the tractor run.

The cheque was presented by Sara Curtis and Annie Chapman to Gill Burgess from Cancer Research UK.

Sophia France, Cancer Research UK’s relationship manager for Norfolk and Suffolk said: “The Ladies’Tractor Road Run has been hugely successful for Cancer Research UK, and those involved have contributed immensely - for nearly two decades- to the charity.

“We are so grateful for those who participate in Tractor Road Run and for the individuals who donate to the event, as it all plays a vital role in our fight against cancer.

“This prestigious annual event would not be possible without the three of them, and they thoroughly deserve every piece of recognition that they can get.”

Donations are already being pledged for next year’s event, with only £104,000 needed to reach the £1m target.

To donate please visitwww.ladiestractorroadrun.co.uk or click here