# London Marathon inspires women to run for Cancer Research UK

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2005/04/17/london-marathon-inspires-women-run-cancer-research-uk/
- Published: 2005-04-17T23:00:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

In the last 48 hours, the efforts of those who took part in the Flora London Marathon
have inspired thousands of women including Paula Radcliffe to sign up for Cancer
Research UK’s Race for Life, supported by Tesco.
In the past two days a record 30,000
women have joined up for the women-only fundraising walks or runs. According to 
Cancer Research UK, many of them have taken inspiration from the achievements of
the Marathon runners.

Jo Symington, Head of Race for Life, says: “This year’s Marathon has really inspired
people to take action and do something to raise money for charity. We’ve been inundated
by women wanting to join a Race for Life event since Sunday and are completely overwhelmed
by the public’s response.

This year, Race for Life is expected to raise £23 million to help cure cancer faster,
with 162 events of 5km taking place across the UK from 4 May 2005 to the end of 
July. This year’s London Marathon women’s winner Paula Radcliffe will be taking 
part in the launch event in Battersea Park.

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