A LEUKAEMIA survivor who now cares for two family members with cancer has raised hundreds of pounds for charity.

Medical secretary, Katherine Gower, has just raised £440 for Cancer Research UK after completing her first fundraising event since overcoming with cancer.

Katherine, who works for Gosfield Ward at The Lakes in Colchester, was diagnosed with acute myeloid leukaemia in 2019.

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She also cares for her mum and grandmother, who both have cancer.

Katherine completed the Colchester Race for Life on Sunday with members of her Slimming World group.

She said: "I managed to get around in 62 minutes, which is quite an achievement after a long break from events.

"I have tried to thank everyone individually for their support but would like to thank everyone again for their thoughtful donations.

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"As it stands at the moment my total is just above £400. 

"As a team, it looks like we will raise £1,000. We are already talking about next year’s event."

Anyone wishing to sponsor Katherine can visit her fundraising page at fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org and search for Katherine's Race for Life.