HUNDREDS of women united at Richard Lander School in Truro at the weekend, with one mission in mind – to conquer cancer.

Now Cancer Research UK is calling on the town’s formidable army of mighty-mums, gutsy-grans, and go-getting girls to make every step count by paying in their sponsorship money as soon as possible.

Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life, in partnership with Tesco, is an inspiring women-only series of 5k, 10k and Pretty Muddy events which raises millions of pounds every year to fund life-saving research.

Ruth Chamings, Race for Life event manager for Truro, said: “I want to say a heartfelt ‘thanks’ to everyone who braved the weather and took part in Race for Life, and their supporters, as well as our heroic volunteers.

“Sunday was a fantastic day, full of emotion, courage, tears and laughter as over 1200 women joined forces to show cancer who’s boss. Now I’m asking all the women who took part - and all the friends, family and colleagues who pledged to sponsor them - to transform their passion into progress by returning the money they’ve raised as soon as possible.

“Many people don’t realise that their entry fee only covers the cost of the event. It’s the sponsorship money that really makes a difference. So, whatever the amount, we’re asking everyone to make every effort to return their sponsorship money as soon as possible. It can be paid in online, by phone or by cheque.”

For information on returning sponsorship money, or to make a donation, visit www.raceforlife.org.