2. Is there a teacher or pupil in this assembly who has been affected by cancer?

3. Prayer to Saint Peregrine
O great St. Peregrine,
you have been called "The Mighty," "The Wonder-Worker," because of the numerous miracles which you have obtained from God for those who have had been cured.
For so many years you suffered this cancerous disease that destroys the very fibre of our being.
You were favoured with the vision of Jesus coming down from His Cross to heal your affliction. Ask of God and Our Lady, the remedy of the sick whom we entrust to you.
St. Peregrine, pray for me and for all who need your help.
Amen.
St. Peregrine was born in 1260 at Forlì, Italy to an affluent family. He lived a comfortable life as a youth, and politically opposed the papacy. After he experienced the forgiveness of St. Philip Benizi, he changed his life and joined the Servite order. He was ordained a priest, and later returned to his home to establish a Servite community. There he was widely known for his preaching, penances, and counsel in the confessional. He was cured of cancer, after he received a vision of Christ on the cross reaching out His hand to touch his impaired limb. He died in 1345 and was canonized in He is the patron of cancer patients.

5. 40 years ago? ¼ of the population Today? ½ of the population The future? ¾ of the population
Section off a quarter of the room and ask them to stand up. Explain that out of the entire room, those standing are the only people who would have survived cancer 40 years ago. • Next, ask more people to stand so that half the room are on their feet. Explain that this is how many people survive cancer today. • Then ask everyone to stand. Explain that by the time they have grown up, Cancer Research UK’s goal is that three quarters of people survive. But one day, we aim for every single person to survive. The money raised at your Race for Life will help Cancer Research UK get there. So finish by asking those who want to help – and take part in Race for Life schools – to stay standing.

6. Holy Cross Catholic High School Saturday 15 October 2016 9am-11am All Welcome

7. https://youtu.be/JH9n0DLgjxQ
Show a picture of a Cancer Research UK scientist and a Race for Life runner and ask “who’s the most important person?” The answer? They’re just as important as each other. They’re using all their skills and energy to help beat cancer sooner. Conclude by telling your pupils that Race for Life raises around £50 million a year, to support research trials and experiments that will help beat cancer sooner.

8. Pick up a letter when you exit the hall Get your parents to give you consent to participate Hand form back to Race for Life Team (in Mrs Rigby’s office every break) You will receive a sponsor form Collect sponsors or get people to donate through our JustGiving page Turn up and race on the 15th – in PINK or whatever

9. Holy Cross Catholic High School Saturday 15 October 2016 9am-11am Join In!