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Shine (fundraising Event)
Shine is Cancer Research UK's night-time walking marathon which uses light as a symbol of hope and the progress being made in the fight against cancer. Participants can choose to walk either or to raise awareness and funds for Cancer Research UK. It is a unique fundraising event where those taking part can choose which cancer they want to beat and raise money for that area of cancer research. In 2011 there will be ''Shine'' events in three cities in the UK - Glasgow, Manchester and London. See also *Race for Life *List of health related charity fundraisers External linksShine official site Cancer fundraisers Charity events in the United Kingdom Challenge walks {{UK-charity-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cancer Research UK
Cancer Research UK (CRUK) is the world's largest independent cancer research organization. It is registered as a charity in the United Kingdom and Isle of Man, and was formed on 4 February 2002 by the merger of The Cancer Research Campaign and the Imperial Cancer Research Fund. Cancer Research UK conducts research using both its own staff and grant-funded researchers. It also provides information about cancer and runs campaigns aimed at raising awareness and influencing public policy. The organisation's work is almost entirely funded by the public. It raises money through donations, legacies, community fundraising, events, retail and corporate partnerships. Over 40,000 people are regular volunteers. History The Imperial Cancer Research Fund (ICRF) was founded in 1902 as the Cancer Research Fund, changing its name to the Imperial Cancer Research Fund in 1904. It grew over the next twenty years to become one of the world's leading cancer research charities. Its flagship laborato ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
