Heather Rowland, Director of Events at Battle Cancer, highlights the importance of fundraising
The 'Battle Cancer' event is happening at the RDS in Dublin today.
Participants will undertake challenges, in a global movement where fitness meets fundraising.
500 teams will battle it out to raise vital funds for various cancer charities throughout the country.
Heather Rowland, Director of Events at Battle Cancer, says fundraising its a huge part of the event.

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