Children at schools across Bradford were tucking into fresh fruit today as they took part in Britain's biggest all-day breakfast to raise money for cancer research.

Over the last three years the event, organised by Cancer Research UK, has raised a massive £800,000 for life-saving cancer treatment, but in Bradford the event this year is raising money specifically for the Telegraph & Argus Bradford Can... Cancer Research Appeal.

The appeal aims to raise £1 million for cancer research in the city, and when that amount is raised it will trigger a further £5 million of funding from Cancer Research UK.

Eight primary schools in Bradford took part in the all-day breakfast, which not only raised money for Bradford Can... but also raised awareness of healthy eating and the importance of breakfast.

Bradford-based supermarket company Morrisons gave fresh fruit, which was distributed by the Educational Contract Services, to make sure that pupils at Iqra Primary School, pictured, Atlas Primary School, Reevy Hill Primary School, St Paul's Primary School, Green Lane Primary School, Sandal Primary School, Victoria Primary School and Bowling Special School could all take part in the event.

For a small donation children were given a piece of fruit and all the money raised will go to the Bradford Can... appeal.

Gille Andrews, appeal director, said: "The children got a healthy start to the day and we hope it will encourage them to eat more fruit and lead a healthier life-style."

While no single food can reduce the risk of developing cancer by itself, there is considerable evidence to suggest that diet can influence the risk of cancer, with estimates suggesting that one third of cancers could be prevented by changes in diet.

Research shows that simple steps like including plenty of grain-based food, such as breakfast cereals, fruit and vegetables, can help you to get the best from your diet.

Eating breakfast sets you up for the rest of the day by providing vitamins and minerals that are essential for a healthy diet.