Panthera Finish Race for Life Manchester 10k 2025
On Sunday 11th May 2025, 23 employees from North West clinical trials company Panthera Biopartners, took part in Race for Life Manchester at Heaton Park (Manchester). In total the team raised over £3000 for Cancer Research UK.
Panthera’s team of 23 employees, which was drawn from its clinical research clinics in Preston, Rochdale, Sheffield, Enfield and Glasgow, had a variety of reasons for deciding to take part in the event:
Morgan Brown from Panthera’s Preston site explains “After my grandad was diagnosed with a rare type of blood cancer late last year, raising money for such a good cause is really important to me. Cancer Research UK is a charity that raises money for a cause that is very close to my heart and being able to take part and help, even just a tiny bit, is amazing”.
Rahul Prasad from Panthera’s Glasgow site says “We need more awareness and focus on cancer clinical research. I lost my Mum to cancer when I was a teenager. I am running for all the families who are affected by cancer”.
Anna Bila from Panthera’s head office in Preston explains “For me, taking part in the Race for Life is about joining a community of people united for a powerful cause, supporting Cancer Research UK. Completing the race, no matter the time, will give me a real sense of achievement, knowing I’ve contributed to something meaningful”.
Hannah Collins from Panthera’s Sheffield site says “There are two reasons I have joined Team Panthera to take part in Race for Life.
Firstly, a close friend of mine recently lost her dad. Diagnosis to his passing was less than 4 months. Watching her navigate the loss of her dad has highlighted the importance of clinical research and the role companies, like Panthera, have in conducting clinical trials for potential future treatments. I am thrilled to run this for her and her dad.
Secondly, taking part is a great way of encouraging a healthy lifestyle and raising money for an important charity. For me, this is the start of a training programme leading to a half marathon in October 2025 and the Paris marathon April 2026!”.
Stuart Young, CEO of Panthera “We are incredibly proud of our team for participating in Race for Life Manchester for the second year running, showing their unwavering commitment to supporting the fight against cancer. Their dedication is truly inspiring. As a company we are dedicated to advancing medical research across all therapeutic areas and have extensive experience in oncology clinical trials, we remain steadfast in our mission to improve the lives of those affected by cancer — today and for generations to come.”