We’re ‘combating cancer’ ahead of the Jarrow Relay for Life 2026

South Tyneside fitness instructors are ‘combating cancer’ with two charity events.

A group of South Tyneside-based fitness instructors are preparing to host two fundraising events ahead of the 2026 Jarrow Relay for Life.

Jenn Costello, Karen Gordon, Joanne Moore, Chris Crozier and Michelle Quinn are hosting an ‘Aquathon’ and a ‘Combatathon’ as they look to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK.

From left: Jenn Costello, Karen Gordon, Joanne Moore, Chris Crozier and Michelle Quinn.placeholder image
From left: Jenn Costello, Karen Gordon, Joanne Moore, Chris Crozier and Michelle Quinn. | Other 3rd Party

The ‘Aquathon’ will be held at Jarrow Pool on Friday, May 29, between 10am and 1pm – with four 45 minutes available to take part in for £5 per session.

Then the ‘Combatathon’ will take place at Jarrow Focus on Saturday, June 6, from 12pm until 4pm.

All money raised will be donated to Cancer Research UK as part of the fundraising efforts for the Jarrow Relay for Life on Saturday, July 11.

The events are open to all members of the public and you can find out more about the events by visiting: https://www.facebook.com/CombatCancerCRUK.

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