A MOTHER-of-four has launched a project to produce a calendar in aid of breast cancer research – and is looking for help.
Joe Shaw, aged 48, has lived in Lymm for 21 years and works in Warrington.
She decided she wanted to raise money for breast cancer research after experiencing her own breast cancer scare.
Her GP sent her to a specialist clinic where she underwent tests which, thankfully, resulted in good news.
But she said: “As I was sitting there, looking at all the worried faces on the men and women also sitting there, I realised not all of us were going to get good news that day.
“I was lucky – but it made me think I wanted to do something about it.
“I know it’s not the first time someone has produced a calendar for a worthy cause, but the reality is a lot of people buy calendars every year, so I thought: ‘Let’s go for it.’”
Jo has persuaded members of a gym she attends to pose for the calendar – men and women of various ages
The gym will make its premises and equipment available for the photo sessions and photographer Rachel Murphy – a member of the gym – has agreed to give her time and expertise to take the photographs.
Jo said: “We want to be in a position to sell the calendars with 100 per cent of the monies received going to Breast Cancer Research so I am unashamedly asking for help from anyone out there who can help us put this together, either free of charge or for as little as possible.
“October is breast cancer awareness month so our target is to have the calendar ready to sell by then.”
Anyone who can help can contact Jo on 07811 700766.
Pictured: Members of the gym – some of who will feature on the calendar.
