Michael Jackson would be proud! Four Basildon workers are to walk the streets of London in a moonwalk marathon to raise money for breast cancer research and cancer care.

Helen Davies, Debbie Hunt and Sheila Clayton, who all work at Marks and Spencer in Basildon's Town Square, and pal Paul Kegan will meet on May 10 for for the Playtex moonwalk marathon.

Midnight ramblers - Sheila Clayton (left), Helen Davies, Paul Kegan and Debbie Hunt put in some last-minute practice for their marathon walk Picture: ROB BROWNE

Helen said the quartet had all experienced cancer first hand and were keen to raise funds to fight it.

She said: "Debbie has recently had breast cancer and Paul has fought off testicular cancer while myself and Sheila have had friends and relatives affected by cancer."

The walk through central London begins at midnight and finishes in the early hours of Sunday, May 11.

So far they group has raised £100 but they hope to have £1,000 by the start of the walk which will be doubled thanks to Marks and Spencer promising to match pound for pound the final total.

To make a donation to the group, contact the food department in Marks and Spencer, Basildon.

Published Tuesday, April 22, 2003