A brave mum who has twice beaten breast cancer is such an inspiration she and her daughter have been chosen to launch the Race for Life 2010 in Kent.

Robyn Pringle, of Sandwich, is hoping to run the 5km race in Herne Bay with nine-year-old daughter Charlotte and a group of friends in aid of Cancer Research UK and they are urging others to join in too.

"Having cancer has made us a lot closer," said the Woodnesborough Road resident of her relationship with her daughter.

Charlotte was just three when her mum was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003.

What followed was a lumpectomy, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and benign lumps in her pancreas were also removed causing great pain.

"I think it’s really nice that we can do something like this together," she added. "We did Race for Life last year and the year before and I know Charlotte gets a bit emotional when we get to the finish line where everyone is cheering.

"The first year I walked, last year I jogged and this year I’m aiming to run."

Robyn represents the 109 men and women diagnosed with cancer in the South east every day.

"I was devastated when I was diagnosed. It was terrifying. But, thanks to research, I am still here," she added.

In 2005, the administrator at Canterbury College was dealt another blow when her cancer returned.

Opting not to take any more chances, she had a bi-lateral mastectomy and her ovaries removed because of the risk of another recurrence.

She recalled: "After my second cancer, when I new I couldn’t have any more children, it really hit home hard.

"But then my husband left. As soon as there was light at the end of the tunnel, my world was blown apart.

"When you have had cancer twice, just getting out of bed in the morning can be an achievement, so my amazing moments may not be quite so amazing to everyone.

"But possibly the most amazing thing is how good I feel now and how cancer has changed my whole outlook for the better.

"Success stories like mine would not be possible without the work of Cancer Research UK," she said, "which in turn relies on everyone who raises money through Race for Life."

Cancer Research UK’s Race for life is the UK’s largest women only fundraising event series and organisers are appealing for 2,500 more women to take part this year.

The Race for Life event at Herne Bay takes place on Sunday, July 4.

Other events in Kent will be held at Canterbury on Sunday, June 27, Margate on Sunday July 18 and Folkestone on Sunday, June 20.

To enter, visit the Race for Life site or call 0871 641 1111