Race for Life - Sunday, July 16, 2006.

More than 20 allpay.net ladies braved scorching weather conditions in Hereford to complete this year's Race for Life.

The fillies from the country's leading bill payment solution specialist either galloped or cantered around the 3.1-mile distance at Hereford Racecourse.

Company PA Paulette Marston was the first allpay lady past the finishing post, in 28 minutes, closely followed by Senior QA Engineer, Deborah Lloyd.

But, in truth, there were no winners or losers because the allpay team shared one common goal - to raise funds and awareness for Cancer Research UK.

Paulette said:

"It was such a great day and, as always, the spirit was fantastic between runners and spectators. The sound of people cheering from the sidelines was overwhelming. There were no losers - the day was about taking part and raising money and awareness for a very important cause."

Team captain for allpay, Georgia Benjamin, took part in the race in memory of her nan who died last year.

She said:

"It was great looking out for the allpay ladies wearing their distinctive blue t-shirts. My little group managed to walk around the course in 48 minutes which was 11 minutes quicker than the previous year. We will be hoping to do even better in 2007."

Implementation Manager Kate Holder teamed up for the event with her mum, Julie Brelsforth, the Bistro Supervisor, and Bistro assistants Angela Harvey and Diane Evans.

Kate said:

"Everyone is willing to support such a worthy cause. My nan raised £70 from her village in Bristol and my mum's partner raised over £300 through a company's generosity. We are already looking ahead to next year's race."