The event began in 1983 in memory of an 18-year-old who died of cancer,
More than 300 people participated in the first one as a part of 103 teams, with a further 1,000 people showing up to support it.David's mother said he was still going out with friends, driving everywhere and doing his paper round until just months before he died.Sarcoma mainly affects young people and symptoms include painful bones or swollen joints, which can be misdiagnosed as sporting injuries or growing pains. It is rare and aggressive.
John set up the pram race with Susan's approval. He said the healing it brought her gave him the most satisfaction, adding that it was "an astonishing community event".Hugh James, a former councillor for the area, who also helped to organise it, said: "It's a wonderful legacy for David. The May family are so well known here.
"While Briton Ferry has never had a lot of money, when it comes to something like this, everyone responded." The pram race continued until 1995, and it was brought back to the town to commemorate the Queen's Platinum Jubilee last year, ahead of the 40th anniversary event held on Sunday.
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