Leg it - and help cancer patients.(News)

From: Coventry Evening Telegraph (England) | Date: March 14, 2000 | Copyright information

ACTION men and women are being sought to take part in two fund- raising events to help people suffering from cancer.

Macmillan Cancer Relief has organised two gruelling challenges for sporty fund-raisers across the country.

For really fit people, there is a 250-mile off-road cycle adventure in Mongolia, taking in the edge of the Gobi desert, the stunning Khangai mountains and the ancient city of Kara-korum.

The 13-day challenge will take cyclists th...

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