Survivor: Claire Jackson with her daughter, Millie, and her son, Thomas. Picture: NICK OBANK (51799-2)
Former Spice Girl Geri Halliwell has paid tribute to an Essex mum-of-two who did a triumphant turn on the catwalk after beating breast cancer.
Claire Jackson was among a number of women and two men who have suffered from breast cancer chosen to take part in the star-studded event at London's glitzy Grosvenor House Hotel to raise awareness for the Breast Cancer Care charity.
Mrs Jackson, a part-time events manager at Colchester's Leisure World, was diagnosed five years ago. Shewas chosen from 100 survivors to take part in the show, hosted by new mum Geri Halliwell.
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