A CANCER survivor will be attempting a 12 hour spinathon this Saturday to celebrate six months remission from the disease she has been battling for 22 years.
Angelica Fenney, from Parr, was just 17 when she was first diagnosed with breast cancer, and since then has also battled cervical and skin cancers.
Avid cyclist and fitness fantastic, Angelica used exercise to rebuild her positive attitude towards her body which had been affected by numerous operations.
However, 12 months ago she claims her confidence hit rock bottom after comments were made to her about her working out with a colostomy bag at a borough gym...and she has not returned since.
In a bid to rebuild her self esteem following the comments and her most recent fight with cancer, the 42-year-old will be taking part in a spinathon in Coulsdon near London this Saturday to thank charity, Models of Diversity, that campaigns for greater diversity in the fashion, beauty and media industries, to thank them for their support.
Angelica, second left, with other Models of Diversity
Angelica is now a model and trustee for the charity, whose other models include amputees as well as people with physical and learning disabilities.
To donate to Angelica's fund go to
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