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Wirral Colleagues Lead 20km Walk for New Mum and Midwife After Cancer Diagnosis

The 27-year-old Arrowe Park midwife begins chemotherapy next week under a year-long treatment plan.

Overview

  • Around 50 friends and colleagues set off Saturday on a community trek from Thurstaston to New Brighton to raise funds and show support.
  • The event, organised by fellow midwife Francesca Foster and the Warkes Army group, covers roughly 20km via West Kirby, Meols Parade and Leasowe Lighthouse.
  • Jade Warke was diagnosed with stage 2 triple negative breast cancer just weeks after giving birth to daughter Maisie.
  • Her care plan calls for six months of chemotherapy followed by surgery, radiotherapy and 30 weeks of immunotherapy, according to friends and local reports.
  • Organisers highlight travel and childcare costs, note Jade’s reluctance to accept funds, and use the walk to encourage regular breast checks; she planned to join the final 3km with fiancé Jack among participants.