A GROUP of Wirral youngsters set up a special Race for Life challenge on the roof-top of The Hive.

In the first ever Race for Life event held by the Onside Youth Zone network, The Hive recruited its young members to complete a sponsored 1km walk or run on its 4G roof-top sports pitch.

With temperatures reaching up to 30 degrees, race participants had to complete 25 laps around the pitch to successfully finish the challenge.

More than 100 young people took part in the event running around 100km collectively.

The event raised cash for Cancer Research UK and youngsters who took part dedicated their efforts to the loved ones, friends and relatives who had suffered with cancer.

The Hive’s chief executive Stuart Barnes told the Globe: “We are immensely proud of our young members, who gave this challenge their all, despite the sweltering weather.

"They were all rooting for each other, an excellent demonstration of the caring and supportive environment we foster at The Hive.

"Being active and working together as a team was a fantastic way to raise funds for this very worthy cause.”

Representatives from Tesco, Bidston Moss presented everyone with medals and celebratory cake.

Debbie Layfield, Bidston Moss Tesco Community Champion said: “It’s so important for children and young adults to get involved in Race for Life events because, as well as helping to raise funds for Cancer Research UK, they help to raise awareness.

"The young people who took on the Race for Life Challenge at The Hive set a brilliant example, raising money that will help to save lives.”