Clock-Up A Mile: Surrey Research Park Set to Join Nationwide Fundraising Effort for Cancer Research UK

Innovators, scientists, engineers and the wider community at Surrey Research Park are primed to come together to collectively Clock-Up A Mile and cover 100 miles collectively in support of Cancer Research UK.

The challenge takes place on Tuesday 30 September and forms part of a nationwide fundraising effort linking leading science and research parks.

Participants can choose how to get involved: reserve a slot on exercise equipment at the Surrey Technology Centre, head to Surrey Sports Park, or record a mile on their own fitness tracker.

The Backstory

The idea for the 100-mile relay involving science and research parks was conceived as part of a wider campaign creating fitness opportunities while fundraising for Cancer Research UK. Called “This is for Me – This is for Science”, the year-long campaign is a collaborative effort between Cancer Research UK and the Francis Crick Science Entrepreneur Network.

It is endorsed by the UK Government’s Office for Life Sciences (DHSC/DSIT), Cancer Research Horizons (CRH), and the Independent Cancer Patients’ Voice (ICPV), among others.

The campaign aims to raise £250,000 and involve more than 5,000 people from the UK’s leading research locations. Surrey Research Park is the third leg of the relay, following previous events at the Francis Crick Institute in London and Discovery Park in Kent.

By combining physical activity with fundraising, the campaign mirrors the Surrey Research Park community’s spirit of collaboration and innovation – working together to deliver progress that supports healthier futures.

Cancer Innovation at Surrey Research Park

Surrey Research Park is home to several pioneering companies developing innovations in cancer detection, treatment, and care, including:

• SiSaf Ltd – showcasing their BioCourier™ platform for targeted cancer drug delivery
• Datar Cancer Genetics – advancing molecular diagnostics and personalised cancer care
• ANGLE – renowned for its liquid biopsy technology for early cancer detection
• Aura Veterinary – contributing expertise in cancer diagnostics and treatment in animal health, with potential applications in human health.

These organisations are part of a wider cluster of health innovators at the Park. To discover more about how the Park is driving collaboration between companies through its
CancerBusters programme, see pages 10 and 11 of our [Highlights Magazine].

Join Us

If you work at Surrey Research Park, we would love you to be part of Clock-Up A Mile on Tuesday 30 September. Sign up today to receive the donation link and event details, and then decide how you would like to take part.

Sign up here!