Shine is
Cancer Research UK's night-time walking
marathon
The marathon is a long-distance foot race with a distance of , usually run as a road race, but the distance can be covered on trail routes. The marathon can be completed by running or with a run/walk strategy. There are also wheelchair div ...
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
This list of health related charity fundraisers includes events designed to raise funds to fight disease and improve health.
Bike rides
Climbs
Runs
Note that all runs allow jogging and walking.
*Race for the Cure, Team Heather (2003-Cur ...
External links
Shine official siteCancer Research UK
Cancer fundraisers
Charity events in the United Kingdom
Challenge walks
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