Becky Stewart has been named as the Race for Life Real Funny Woman after her friend, Abbie Marsden nominated her for the Award saying “Becky’s fundraised tirelessly since her Mum’s diagnosis with cancer and, with four friends, raised smiles and spirits wearing giant whoopee cushion costumes!”
Becky will be attending the charity final of the 2011 Funny Women Awards on 26th September at the Leicester Square Theatre as well as the VIP drinks reception at the Groucho Club. She has also won an overnight stay for two people plus a 30 minute spa treatment in a contemporary luxury Grange Hotel in Central London which she is going to treat her mum to.
“I would have loved to bring along my Mum to the event but unfortunately the side-effects from her chemo will prevent her from attending. She has been fighting breast cancer for the last seven years and has been an inspiration to all our family and friends for the determination and courage she has shown throughout her journey. My whoopee-themed campaign has made her smile through a tough six months and it has been such fun. It is a shame I can't share this with her but she is so excited to hear the news!”
The Race for Life Real Funny Women Award was launched in August this year to celebrate Funny Women’s relationship with Tesco and Cancer Research UK’s Race for Life. Nominations were entered for a woman, or women, who had raised a smile during a Race for Life event through their light-hearted, humorous or inspirational approach towards taking part. This included those who wore wild or wacky outfits when taking part, set themselves an extraordinary goal for the event or generally just shown a positive and spirited attitude.
Liz Waters
