A COURAGEOUS breast cancer survivor has held a party to celebrate her recovery.

Debbie Brown raised £4,020 at her 'Debbie's Not Dead' party and shared the proceeds between St Luke's Hospice and Shine Bright Foundation.

The 41-year-old was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer after feeling ridges in her breast last Easter.

She underwent a mastectomy and chemotherapy for the rare type of cancer which accounts for just 15 per cent of all breast cancers.

Debbie said: “I was so shocked, I didn’t stop crying. I just couldn’t believe it. I have always been quite a fit person, I run and try to eat healthily. I actually didn’t stop working out throughout the treatment as it was my way of coping.”

Debbie attended St Luke’s Day Hospice services in Winsford for eight weeks as part of her recovery process and received support and advice from nurses as well as complementary therapies including reflexology.

"It really helped me to cope with the stress of treatment," she said. "That’s why I wanted to raise money for St Luke’s because I had all that treatment for free and I wanted to give something back.”

A spokesman for St Luke's Hospice said: "Thank you so much for all your support Debbie, you are an inspiration."

Tots are now invited to join a new fun-filled fundraising event this Easter.

Bunny Hop gives nurseries, schools, teachers and families the chance to do some exercise and support the hospice.

Bunny Hop is a sponsored walk, toddle or hop and can cover any distance and be held on a playground, field or local park.

All children taking part will receive bunny ears, a sponsorship pack, a Cadbury's chocolate bar and sticker.

To reserve your bunny ears call St Luke's fundraising team on 01606 555697 or email community@slhospice.co.uk.