Thousands of Winchester ladies took part in the Cancer Research UK Race for Life at Bar End's Garrison Ground on Sunday 12th June.
The torrential rain did nothing to quell the atmosphere as after two warm-ups and a minute's silence, Winchester MP Steve Brine, co-chair of the All-Party Breast Cancer Group, sounded the klaxon to begin the race.
Organiser Rachel White said: "The ladies of Winchester are absolutely fantastic and the rain hasn't altered their enthusiasm whatsoever. To see a sea of pink before you and know that everyone here today is raising money for a fantastic cause is just brilliant."
Steve Brine added: "My family and I have fought the disease for many years and it's fought us back. I took these experiences into Parliament and I'm totally focused on continuing the fight against cancer- and breast cancer in particular.
"We want Britain to have the best outcomes in the world when it comes to battling cancer and, alongside the US, we want Britain to be the home of first-class research. But it costs money and events like this help us do that."
Pictured; Steve worked with Tesco, who support and sponsor the annual event (top) and sounding the hooter to start the 2011 Race for Life.
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