"The closest I've come to cancer is a friend's mother who died a couple of years ago from it. My friend was devastated and I tried to help her get through it in whatever way I could."

"I could never know how it feels to live with cancer. Id imagine I couldn't bear it if I did. I know how important this research is and I want to help shape the future."

"I have lost people close to myself because of cancer. a friend died young from breast cancer and my own mother she passed away because of lung cancer. i still miss them will never forget them.,,"

"My Uncle I love very much died of cancer and I want to do what I can to help.\n\nStephen"

"I was diagnosed with tongue cancer in April 2004. Thanks to the amazing surgeons and nursing staff at ENT Radcliffe Infirmary Oxford, I survived a 13 hour operation & live today to tell my story"

"My aunt has just been diagnosed with lung cancer, my grandfather died from cancer and I have lost a friend to leukaemia which I believe to be a cancer of the blood. I want the pain and suffering to go"

"My mom had breast cancer in 2000, she battled to clear it, and did, but in 2004 we found that it has returned in her liver and spine. she is still battling. I want to do anything I can to help!"

"I want to make a contribution in memory of my Cousin Martin, my Uncle Nick, My dad's friend, and for my mum's brother tom who is currently fighting the big 'C'. Also, for myself.."