Most of us have experienced cancer at some point in our lives, yet alot of us seem to be morbid about it rather than getting off our backsides and trying to help. (myself included)

There will be a skate event in aid of Cancer Research UK on 26th January 2008 at Central Skate-park in Manchester. I'd heard about the skate4cancer fund raising that had taken place in the US and thought it was an a amazing idea, so I'm glad it's been translated to a 1 day event over here.

The competition starts at 12pm til 6pm with prize money of £1000 (I'm not sure why they don't give this prize money to Cancer Research!?!?!) for the over 18's comp and there's loads of giveaways for under 18's comp. The outside area of the skate park will be used to host graffiti workshops and demos from Europe's finest artists.

There is also an afterparty for over 18's only at The Urbis in Manchester from 9pm til 3am with live music from Gideon Conn (Manchesters no.1 underground acoustic hiphop act). Also Djs and VJs: Urban Knights (live dj and vj duo from Bristol), Sam Pepper (sub tub), Jonny Dub (sketch city). There will be an auction in aid of Cancer Research UK for things donated from their sponsors:  e.g. Ltd edition Oakley glasses, Volcom clothes, Etnies signed trainers etc. etc.

All profits from this event go to Cancer Research UK.