"The atmosphere is just amazing. People are all there for a reason, usually to remember somebody or support somebody who’s going through cancer. When you read the signs on people’s backs it makes you feel connected to so many people and part of a community."

Viv, Race for Life Darlington 2022

“It’s thanks to advances in research and treatments that I’m here and can enjoy more special moments with my family and friends. I’m excited to support Race for Life and play my part to fund research today which I hope will also help beat cancer for future generations.”

Carly, Race for Life at home 2020

“Race for Life was an inspiring, uplifting, memorable day surrounded by so many wonderful people each with their own story of how cancer has affected their lives. For me, having my best friend facing stage 4 cancer, the toughest fight of her life all I can do is support her and do what I can to make that journey less daunting and lonely. Race For Life brought people together and with Viv starting the race off, showed the support, care and compassion from the community – it was amazing!”

Tracy, Race for Life Darlington 2022

“I ran Race for Life in Guildford in August 2022 and raised £800. I will probably run it again next year. I would like to do whatever I can to raise awareness among men not to ignore symptoms, which I think is a tendency. I feel really lucky that although I tried to pretend nothing was wrong at first myself when I found a lump, I did go to the doctors two weeks later and got diagnosed and treated.”

Ian, Race for Life Guildford

"I felt really good after the event, it’s an adrenaline rush but also so touching with all the people that are there on their cancer journey and raising money for the future. I’ve been doing Pretty Muddy® for a few years now, and I really enjoy it, it’s lots of fun and the children did it for the first time last year with special meaning because my husband has cancer at the moment. We’re all going to do it again in the summer.”

Sarah, Pretty Muddy® Preston 2022

“I liked doing the run as I like to get dirty and mum didn’t mind this time! My dad's medicine isn’t working so he needs a new one to make him feel better. We need lots of money to kill cancer. I hate stupid cancer. I'm going to run faster this time and leave the girls behind!” - Ryan, aged 11

“I got muddy running with mummy. I was proud doing it for my daddy. There was lots of people and I liked the bouncy castle slide at the end.” - Amy, aged 7

Ryan, Amy and their mum Sarah took part in Pretty Muddy® Kids Preston 2022, in honour of their Dad who has cancer