Honora Pryke has refused further treatment but is determined to take part in the Relay for Life.

The 54-year-old from Bonnybridge was first diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2006.

In March last year she was given the all clear but within a few months received the devastating news it had returned.

A course of chemotherapy which ended last November left Honora very ill.
She said: "I said then that I didn't want any more treatment. I was extremely ill and my body couldn't take any more."

Honora regularly attends Strathcarron Hospice as a day patient and her family has vowed to raise money for the facility, as well as Cancer Research.

A fundraiser in The Three Kings, Shieldhill, earlier this month saw over £2200 collected.

They hope to raise much more by entering teams for the 24-hour Relay for Life which begins on September 20.

In 2007, Honora, along with grandchildren Niamh McMullan (9), Craig Pryke (7) and Cameron Hayden (4), took part as one of the cancer survivors.

This year the youngsters plan to walk again with their gran and will be joined by nine-month-old Nadia McMullan.

The charity night and other fundraising is being co-ordinated by Honora's daughters, Michelle McMullan (28), of Bainsford, and Anne-Louise Hayden (31), of Polmont.

They were helped by cousin Joanne Richardson, of Falkirk, whose own mum Nora Hutchison is a breast cancer survivor.
Other family and friends are also planning to take part in the Relay for Life.

Michelle said: "We couldn't believe how much we raised with only one event. This is just the start and we hope to raise much more.

''We believe this is something positive to focus on for the whole family.''

Honora, who also has three grown-up sons, Mark (34), Maurice (27) and Craig (24), said: "My family has been very, very supportive. Some days
I get extremely tired but I'm determined to take part in the Relay for Life.

"I couldn't believe it when so many people came forward to join us in the relay and attend the fundraising night. It has become so much bigger than we ever anticipated. I can't thank those getting involved enough. We really appreciate everyone's efforts."