June THE PINK Ribbon run/walk was, as ever, a runaway success, with more than 1,000 people turning out for the event on Therfield Heath. More than £40,000 was raised for Cancer Research UK, and competitors in the event have now donated more than £60,000 t

June

THE PINK Ribbon run/walk was, as ever, a runaway success, with more than 1,000 people turning out for the event on Therfield Heath.

More than £40,000 was raised for Cancer Research UK, and competitors in the event have now donated more than £60,000 to the charity in the last three years.

Organiser Michaela Huffer, said: "We were overwhelmed by the turnout and seeing all those people dressed in pink.

"There really was an amazing atmosphere for the event, it was definitely the best one yet," she said. "I think there were a lot of people who believed that they took part in something special."

The event has grown beyond recognition over the last five years. When it started, in 2003, there were just 40 people taking part.

Sarah Williamson, from Cancer Research UK, said: "It was quite amazing just to see so many people taking part."

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