RGU lot getting naked for cancer research

Stripping down to our underwear at midday seems like most people’s worst nightmare- but not for the students of RGU who are willingly doing it for a good cause.

Students and staff will be baring (nearly) all in an “Undie Run” for charity next Monday.

At 1pm anyone who is part of RGU can strip to their bras, pants and boxers to raise money for Cancer Research UK.

“Undie Runs” are exactly as they sound- people running around in their underwear. But rather doing it on a Saturday night, any money made from it goes straight to charity.

And one of the main concepts of an “Undie Run” is it must be done on university grounds.

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And those taking part have solid motives. Media student Lucy said: “I wouldn’t normally do a funrun for charity because I frankly hate running, but the short distance and the fact I basically get to strip off at uni before I leave makes it seem totally worthwhile.

“I’m doing it with a group of friends and we’ve decided to dress up a bit over our pants to make it a bit more fun.”

But it’s not just about running around in your pants. Any clothes you wear to the event must also be donated when you turn up.

So it’s not recommended to don your gladrags.

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Stand Up To Cancer are bringing the fundraising wave over to the UK and are asking students to help make it happen.

They have 30 events managers who have helped set up a 1km run through their chosen uni, whilst keeping on top of all their coursework.

Third-year Hannah said: “The Undie Run has been extremely popular across the globe and we’re delighted to be bringing it to Aberdeen.”

But don’t fret if running in your intimates makes you sweat like a fat kid at a disco.

You can wear your pants on top of your clothes as well- as long as they are on show.

If you’re interested in baring it all and going for a jog head to their website to sign up.

Skip that boring old lecture at 1pm and do something worthwhile next Monday.