So, as a fair-to-massively overweight 40-year old, I have recently started running again. I was going to take part in a parkrun in Singapore on my next work trip (because who doesn't like being fat and running 5k in 30-odd degree heat with 80% humidity?) but when I heard that my team at Nottingham were asking people to wear a vest promoting our breast cancer research when they took part in runs all around the world I thought I would kill three birds with one stone and get my fitness up while raising awareness and money for an important cause. 

I will be more than happy to share the "after" photos, most likely of me lying face down in a pool of my own tears, in exchange for your kind donations to support the truly excellent breast cancer research at Nottingham. The vest is also VERY tight (even at an XL size) so we can all also have a good laugh at how svelte I really am not...

10,000 women around the world die from breast cancer every week. Our dedicated researchers are working to help save and transform women's lives across the globe - and you can help them! Each week a different member of staff or a student from the University of Nottingham will take part in a run in the UK or abroad wearing our special VEST ON A QUEST! As well as raising awareness of the vital work being carried out at the Nottingham Breast Cancer Research Centre, our brilliant Vest Questers will also be raising money to help support our world-leading research team, and you can help them! By making a donation you will be helping our researchers to: Develop a blood test to detect breast cancer earlier, stop breast cancer spreading around the body, and develop effective targeted treatments. 

We are focused on reaching extraordinary goals. Support our work and you could be part of the next breast cancer breakthrough.