A WOMAN who won her fight against cancer is helping to raise money for the hospital where she was treated.

Amanda Millward, aged 36, was diagnosed with cervical cancer four years ago.

She received treatment at The Christie Hospital in Manchester and last year was given the all-clear.

Now, with work colleague Tracey Butterworth, she is planning a tandem parachute jump later this month.

It is the second time the two women have taken to the skies to raise money to help organisations close to their hearts.

The two women both work at Pine Meadows Nursing Home in Park Road, Leek.

In addition to raising money for Christie's, they also plan to hand over cash to the patient comfort fund at Pine Meadows and Westwood First School in Leek.

Amanda, of Priory Avenue, Leek, said: "I want to help Christie's because they helped me.

"Four years ago, I received radiotherapy at the hospital for cervical cancer. Last year I was given the news I was all clear.

"My auntie has also just finished treatment at the hospital for breast cancer.

"The hospital has been brilliant for me and the family and now I want to help them in return."

Tracey, aged 37, is also the co-ordinator of the Leek branch of Help For Heroes, which helps disabled soldiers.

She said: "I want to help the residents of Pine Meadows.

"The money will go into the comfort fund at the home which gives residents little extras.

"Also, my daughter goes to Westwood First School, so I would like to support them."

Last November they jumped out an aircraft for the first time when they did a tandem parachute jump for Help For Heroes.

Amanda said: "We were both scared last time and I think we will be again.

"I did not like the flight up to the point where we jumped out of the plane.

"When I jumped, I had to go through some clouds for a while. However, it is great when you have done it.

Tracey, of Westwood Heath Road, Leek, said: "I was scared the first time and relieved to get down. However, this time I hope to take in the views more."

Barbara Jackson, matron at Pine Meadows Nursing Home, said: "Tracey and Amanda deserve lots of support for what they are doing."

The two women are preparing to jump on July 18 at Whitchurch in Shropshire and need sponsors to help them raise money.

Anyone interested should contact Tracey on 07837 578008 or Amanda 07772 974768.