RACE for Life runner Emma Guy completed a five-kilometre charity run at Delamere Forest just six weeks after undergoing breast cancer surgery.

Emma was part of a group of Kingsmead friends who took part in the run for Cancer Research UK, raising more than £4,300 in the process.

The friends got together when they found out that Emma had been diagnosed with breast cancer in February.

They were determined to do something to help, formed the Kingy Babes team and began to raise funds.

After weeks of training a group of 27 women and girls took part in the event at Delamere Forest on May 15, with everyone completing the five-kilometre course.

One of the last to cross the line was Emma, accompanied by a group of the girls, who helped her to complete the difficult course.

Emma had undergone a mastectomy and reconstruction surgery at Wythenshawe Hospital’s Nightingale Centre just weeks earlier, but despite being only six weeks after her operation she completed the course ahead of many of the other participants.

Emma said: “I am overwhelmed by the support of the Kingy Babes and the donations - thank you.

“Every step was one step nearer to defeating cancer. I would urge every women to check their breasts regularly - early detection can help save lives.”

Pamela Adams, who put together the Kingy Babes team, said: “We wanted to do something to show support for Emma and to raise funds so that no-one else has to go through this pain.”

Local graphic artist Ken O’Hare from design company Fuelled Creative designed the logo which was used on the group’s T-shirts, which were paid for by Deborah Dixon and Aqueous Digital, a local digital marketing agency.

The team are still hoping for some last-minute donations, and Emma’s fundraising page can be found at https://www.justgiving.com/emmaguy0