Manx mum hailed as global cancer hero

Saturday, 18 March 2017 00:00

A Manx mother has been given global recognition for her work in the fight against cancer.

37-year-old Nicola Walkingshaw has been selected as a Relay for Life Global Hero of Hope by the American Cancer Society.

She's participated in the Isle of Man's Relay for Life since 2011 - chairing the event for the last four years - and has helped to raise thousands of pounds for cancer research:

Her extensive fundraising work comes despite her own battle with breast cancer in 2015 - Nicola says she's seen firsthand where the money goes:

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