Women take the plunge in a bid to beat cancer
MORE than 2,000 women got splattered in mud and grime to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK in Swansea.
Thousands took on the Pretty Muddy 5k obstacle course in Singleton Park on Saturday as part of a series of marathon events across the UK in a bid to raise funds to maintain life-saving research.
Over the years, the annual events have helped raised millions for the cause. Participants also faced a range of muddy obstacles to crawl under, clamber over and charge through – all to raise vital funds for Cancer Research UK’s life-saving work.
An army of women returned to the park again yesterday to join in the traditional 5k Race for Life. The bumper weekend of events is expected to raise more than £120,000 for the charity.
Cancer survivor Dawn Fisher, from Loughor, was one of the participants over the weekend.
The mother-of-three was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013 after finding a large lump in her breast.
“It was a huge shock when I was diagnosed with cancer,” she said yesterday.
“I’d seen many friends go through it but you never expect it to happen to you.
“My experience means I understand all too clearly why Cancer Research UK’s work is so important. I believe it’s thanks to research that I’m standing here today.”
She and her daughter took on the race together, raising £300 for the charity.
“My daughter and I had a fantastic time,” she added.
“It was such an uplifting and fun event.”
Sophie Heath, Cancer Research UK’s Swansea event manager, said: “Our mud-splattered supporters gave it their all in Swansea and the atmosphere was electric as women of all shapes and sizes united to beat cancer.”