Birthday memory of mum Lynne.

A DAY of fundraising is planned to mark the 40th birthday of a Deeside mum who died of breast cancer four years ago.

Joanne Norbury is organising events this Saturday, in memory of sister-in-law Lynne Devaney.

Joanne said: "Lynne would have been 40 this year and to start we will release 40 balloons.

"Her son Billy, eight, will be there. It's important for him we keep her memory alive, and that's part of what this is all about."

After the balloons have been released 60 women will set off on a sponsored seven-mile walk from Shotton Lane Club.

Later there will a charity football match and a disco and curry night will be held at the club, with a live band.

Money raised will go to the cancer unit at the Countess of Chester Hospital, where Lynne was treated.

Joanne said: "The treatment she received was really good, but the cancer was just too far advanced.

"She was popular in the community and a lot of people have been really keen to get involved."

Places are still available on the sponsored walk, with a donation of pounds 5 to take part, and tickets for the disco, curry night and live band cost pounds 6. "We're holding a raffle and would be grateful if anyone could donate prizes," Joanne said.

For information, to book tickets or offer donations call Joanne on 01244 831741.

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Joanne Norbury with son Lewis, Billy Devaney and friend Nikki Howard: Joanne is fundraising in memory of sister in law Lynne Devaney (Billy's mum)