An 11-year-old girl diagnosed with cancer just eight weeks ago sounded the starter’s horn at this year’s Race for Life Fife.
Kirkcaldy’s Beveridge Park was a sea of pink as 1,600 runners took part in the annual Cancer Research UK fundraiser.
Leading the charge was Saoirse O’Halloran, a talented dancer from Dunfermline.
The St Margaret’s Primary pupil was joined by sister Aoife, brother Eamon and mum Julie Keith.
Saoirse was diagnosed with Hodgkin Lymphoma, a cancer of the white blood cells, on March 17.
Supporting others through cancer at Race for Life Fife
Her treatment means she is unable to represent Scotland at the World Dance Championships in Portugal as planned this summer.
But despite gruelling rounds of chemotherapy, the youngster is determined to get back on the dance floor soon.
And she hopes to start at Broughton High, a prestigious dance school, in August.
Mum Julie said: “Right from the start of her cancer journey, Saoirse’s positivity and courage has shone through.
“If we can support others going through cancer then we will.
“I’ve done Race for Life in the past but this year it means even more.”
Kirkcaldy event raised £92,000
The Kirkcaldy event included 3k, 5k and 10k races.
And there were hugely popular Pretty Muddy events for adults and children.
In all, participants raised more than £92,600.
Lisa Adams, Cancer Research UK’s spokeswoman in Scotland, said: “We are incredibly grateful to everyone who took part in Race for Life Fife.”
Our photographer Kenny Smith was at the event to capture some of the action.
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