A Pembroke cancer survivor is urging the people of Pembrokeshire to help the fight against the disease by leaving a legacy in their will.

Sharon Jordan, 52, is asking people to join her at Cancer Research UK’s Legacy afternoon at Lamphey Court today, Tuesday June 2.

Shaton was diagnosed with breast cancer at 49 and has been through intensive surgery and treatment.

With more than a third of Cancer Research UK’s work funded through legacy giving, she is now asking people to consider making a donation to the charity when they write up their will.

It was when Sharon found a lump in her breast that she went to visit her GP.

Upon diagnosis Sharon’s first thought was of her children. Having seen them come to terms with losing their father two years beforehand from throat cancer.

It has been a difficult three years for Sharon, who said: “There have been many low times since my diagnosis but I’ve been offered so much support from both my family and the hospital and I am so grateful for their support.

“I was also offered the chance to participate in a trial at Haverfordwest Hospital. The reassurance I have received during my treatment whilst being on the trial has been second to none.”

Through money raised by the public, Cancer Research UK was able to co-fund Research Nurse, Catherine McPhee, who signed Sharon up to the trial.

Both Sharon and Catherine will be at Lamphey Court today.

For more information and to register call Cancer Research UK Legacy Manager for Wales, Julie George, on 07770544789.