Ms Nottinghamshire GB finalist completes fourth Pretty Muddy 5K for charity

Ms Nottinghamshire GB Finalist Charlotte Lister has completed her fourth Cancer Research UK Pretty Muddy 5K, continuing her commitment to raising awareness and funds for cancer research.

Charlotte joined hundreds of participants at the muddy obstacle course event, tackling climbing frames, crawling obstacles and the famous mud slide while supporting a cause that is close to her heart. This year's event proved another huge success, with participants collectively raising more than £200,000 for Cancer Research UK.

The challenge comes just one week after Charlotte completed the Gerald Story Memorial Fun Run, a 9k route from Worksop College through Clumber Park, which also raised money for Cancer Research UK. Together, the events mark the start of a busy month of fundraising, with further Race for Life events planned in Doncaster and Clumber Park later this June.

Having lost her grandparents and uncle to cancer, Charlotte is passionate about supporting charities working to improve treatments and outcomes for future generations.

Charlotte said: "Pretty Muddy is one of those events that reminds you fundraising doesn't have to be serious to make a serious impact. It's a lot of fun, but behind every obstacle and every muddy slide is the knowledge that you're helping fund life-saving research. Cancer has affected my family in so many ways, which is why I continue to support Cancer Research UK year after year."

This year's event also saw local business Barge Estates get involved, joining Charlotte and other supporters on the course to help raise awareness and support the cause.

The Pretty Muddy challenge is one of several fundraising events Charlotte is taking part in this summer. Alongside the Gerald Story Memorial Fun Run and upcoming Race for Life events, she hopes to encourage others to get involved, whether by fundraising, volunteering or simply starting conversations about cancer awareness and prevention.

Away from fundraising, Charlotte is currently preparing to compete in the inaugural Ms Nottinghamshire GB final later this summer, using her platform to champion community causes and support charitable initiatives across Nottinghamshire, Doncaster and Bassetlaw.

Charlotte added: "Every person taking part has their own reason for being there. Whether you're running in memory of a loved one, supporting someone currently facing cancer or simply wanting to make a difference, events like Pretty Muddy show the incredible power of people coming together for a common cause. To know that this event has raised over £200,000 makes every muddy obstacle worthwhile."

Charlotte's fundraising efforts also support the wider #AllInPink campaign, which aims to bring communities together to support cancer awareness and fundraising initiatives across the region.