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Cancer Research

Cancer Research UK (CRUK) is the Ladies Circle national charity.

We have been supporting CRUK for over 50 years and raised in excess of £1.4 million throughout the years.

Sadly, one in nine women will develop breast cancer at some point in their lives. Cancer Research UK is the largest single funder of breast cancer research in the UK.

Last year they spent nearly £44 million on ground-breaking research into the disease. CRUK supports over 4,500 world-class scientists, doctors and nurses based in universities, institutes and hospitals throughout the UK. In fact, around 90% of the UK population lives no more than 30 miles from one of their research sites.

Although breast cancer is the most common cancer in the UK, the number of women dying from the disease has fallen to less than 12,000 for the first time in almost 40 years.

KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK CRUK.

Last year Ladies Circle raised over £13,500 and continue supporting them as volunteers and fundraisers.

Circle ‘Joins The Fight for Women’s Survival’

Cancer Research UK has announced a brand new theme and identity for its 2009 breast cancer awareness activity.

The theme - ‘Join the fight for women’s survival’, has been designed to act as a rallying call for individuals and organisations to support the charity’s life-saving breast cancer research.

Other activities to take place under the new identity includes a wide ranging PR campaign, a range of Cancer Research UK pink items available in the charity's own shops and local community fundraising events, such as pink parties and walks

Race For Life
	Since Race for Life began in 1994, Ladies Circle has volunteered around the country to assist Cancer Research UK in what has become their biggest fundraising activity which has to date raised over £100 million for Cancer Research UK's lifesaving work.

Hundreds of circlers around the country give their time and support Race for Life through a variety of activities such as admininistrative roles, marshalling of routes, finish line activities such as handing out goody bags/medals and even clearing up afterwards.

Lots of us also choose to run, walk or crawl around the course too!

Relay for Life
	This unique event that gives a community the chance to celebrate the lives of people touched by cancer while raising funds for vital research.

Each Relay lasts between 12 and 24 hours and always takes place overnight. It is normally held at a park, running track or field. Teams of 8–15 supporters take turns to walk around a 'track' for the duration of the event.

The whole community is invited to come along on the day to show their support and participate.

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Last Updated ( Wed, 18/11/09 )

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