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The °×С½ãÂÛ̳ contingent ran alongside students from King's College London and MSF staff for the same cause. The race, which is an annual event, achieved a record fundraising total of over £5,000.

Kate Pitt of °×С½ãÂÛ̳ MSF said: "Despite bad weather and the effects of post-exam excesses, supporters congregated early that morning to cheer on the runners. The atmosphere was great, with traditional rivals °×С½ãÂÛ̳ and King's celebrating together at the finishing line. Prizes donated from local businesses were awarded for funds raised and fastest times.

"The race marked the end of a successful year for °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Friends of MSF.Ìý The student-run society had contributed to several talks, film screenings and a prize-winning Battle of the Bands. Next year, the sponsored run will be even bigger, with several universities participating."

Image: Supporters of Médecins Sans Frontières run through the rain

°×С½ãÂÛ̳ Context

°×С½ãÂÛ̳ Friends of MSF (FoMSF) is a student-run society dedicated to raising awareness of the work of Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF), and of humanitarian situations in general. Its advocacy has three goals: overcoming access barriers; challenging trade restrictions; and stimulating new research into neglected diseases. This year, °×С½ãÂÛ̳ FoMSF has hosted the National FoMSF conference at °×С½ãÂÛ̳, with a presentation by the coordinator of MSF's Access to Essential Medicines campaign.

For further information about MSF and its Friends society at °×С½ãÂÛ̳, visit or the , or get in touch by email.