Race for the Life 5K witnessed nearly 14,000 women walk, skip and run five kilometers around the park for the UK’s largest 5K charity event. Nicky Fullerton, 11, of Crookston, Glasgow, who recovered from acute lymphoblastic leukemia, began the proceedings by signaling the start with breast cancer sufferer Julie Brown.

She added that it has been an emotional experience for her to take part in Race for Life. She added that back signs were special that women wore at the event to show the reason behind taking part in Race for Life.

Nicky was diagnosed in 2010 and has completely recovered from the condition. She ran with her mother Alison and said that this is the second consecutive year she has participated in race for Life. She said that it is really gratifying to be a part of a group of women who are so determined to beat cancer.

Runner Angela Bentley from Glasgow said, “I’m here running today with Fiona Watson for Leeanne McFarlane, who lost her life to cancer. Today would have been her wedding day”.

Zoe Beattie, from King’s Park, Glasgow, said that she did it because she wanted to help raise money to find a cure for cancer. She said that it was really a fantastic atmosphere and she is willing to participate every year to raise money for a noble cause.