Cancer Research UK's Race for Life started with just 600 women taking part in Battersea Park in 1994. From these humble beginnings it has grown to become Cancer Research UK's biggest fundraising event.
Since 1994 over 590,000 women have taken part in 380 events across the UK - raising a massive £35 million for Cancer Research UK!
Sponsored by Tesco, Race for Life is celebrating its 10th birthday in 2003. To celebrate, they're aiming to bring 300,000 women together to raise £17.5 million for Cancer Research UK - so register today and help make their 10th anniversary their biggest and best yet!
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