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Find out more about the challenge
Benali's Big Race is happening from 2 - 16 October. Track where he is and discover how you can support him.
The challenge
Ex professional footballer Franny Benali is setting out to visit all 44 Premier League and Championship football grounds to raise money for Cancer Research UK.
In two weeks starting from 2 October, he’ll make his man-powered journey by a combination of running and cycling. Every day he will run a minimum of one marathon (26.2 miles) and cycle more than twice that distance to help fund vital research.
His story
In 2014 Franny embarked on what was deemed by many (including medical experts) to be an “impossible journey” running to all 20 Premier League stadiums in just 21 days.
Franny ran 1,000 miles in total and averaged more than 45 miles a day, raising more than £265,000 for Cancer Research UK.
Helping to beat cancer sooner
All the money raised will go to fund vital research into immunotherapy.
This relatively new form of treatment re-awakens the immune system so it can fight cancer. If it can “remember” the disease and stop it returning, there could be long-lasting benefits without harmful side-effects.
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This event is organised by a Cancer Research UK supporter. Cancer Research UK staff may have supported the event organiser but the charity is not responsible for the event itself. Our supporters are legally obliged to return any fundraising money that they have collected in aid of Cancer Research UK. Any questions about the event should be directed to the event organiser directly.
The event organiser is encouraged to look at all aspects of safety for their event or activity. Cancer Research UK cannot accept responsibility for any loss, damage or injury caused as a result of taking part in the event.