8:27am Monday 22nd March 2010
A SPONSORED run in memory of reality TV star Jade Goody is to be held in Basildon.
Jade’s friends are organising the Race for Life to raise money for Cancer Research.
The mum-of-two lost her battle with cervical cancer a year ago and her friends hope the race will encourage more women to be screened for the disease.
Jade’s bridesmaid, Jennifer Smith, said: “We know Jade’s cancer battle raised awareness of cervical cancer, and we’re eager to ensure more people are educated on the symptoms and risks of cancer.”
It is hoped about 2,000 people will run on June 6, which would have been Jade’s 29th birthday.
The event will also include a two-minute silence, led by Jennifer and pals, Kate Jackson, Charlene Hull and Caroline Roberts, before the race.
Jade’s fight against the disease led thousands more women to have smear tests.
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