BNY Mellon Boat Races Signs Cancer Research As First Charity Partner

Cancer Research UK has joined The BNY Mellon Boat Races as its first official charity partner.  The 2016 partnership aims to raise hundreds of thousands of pounds for research into the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of all cancer types. 

The partnership will encourage people to be active, with opportunities to fundraise in the run up to Race day itself on March 27th 2016.

 Frances Milner, Executive Director of Philanthropic Partnerships and Development at Cancer Research UK, said: “. Not only will the partnership raise significant funds for our research, but it will also play an important role in helping us raise awareness of cancer, highlighting the steps that everyone can take to reduce their risk of getting this dreadful disease. .” 

David Searle, Executive Director of The Boat Race Company Limited said: “The Boat Races and Cancer Research UK are fully devoted to encouraging people to lead a healthy lifestyle, which, alongside raising vital funds for Cancer Research UK’s pioneering research, will be the focus of this partnership.” 

Teams are already in the thick of training for the iconic Boat Races, with the official launch this week. The BNY Mellon Boat Races will next take place on Sunday March 27th 2016. The Newton’s Women’s Boat Race will begin at 3.10pm, with The BNY Mellon Boat Race starting at 4.10pm.