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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Neil Pooran

Friends who were diagnosed with cancer weeks apart launch charity run

Alison Garven and Kirsty Ogilvie sounded the starting horn (CRUK) -

Two women who became friends after being diagnosed with cancer within weeks of each other have launched a charity running event which has raised more than £600,000.

Alison Garven and Kirsty Ogilvie sounded the starting horn at the Race for Life in Glasgow on Sunday morning, where around 5,000 people took part in 5km and 3km runs.

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