A young mum of two who recently overcame breast cancer has had to postpone her trek in China for the charity CoppaFeel!, following a second cancer diagnosis.

After months of fundraising, Annie Renhard, 29, from Harworth, had hoped to be trekking the Great Wall of China this week, but was told just days before she was to leave, that her breast cancer had returned.

Annie, who has the BRCA gene and underwent a lumpectomy, six months of chemotherapy, then a mastectomy in April this year, said: "I’m absolutely gutted not to be there.

"But this doesn’t mean the end of my trek. I’ll be able to take on another when I’m ready.

Annie Bernhard with children Finley and Jude.

placeholder image — Annie Bernhard with children Finley and Jude.

"I want everyone who donated to know that every penny raised will go to CoppaFeel! and the incredibly important work they do - something which, right now, feels more important and personal to me than ever."

Since finding a lump then the "massive shock" of discovering she had breast cancer, and the BRCA gene, at the age of 28, Annie has used her own positivity to create a cancer community for others, that she has named the Pink Sisters Wellbeing Club.

The supportive community based in Hatfield, Doncaster, grew from an initial book club, and now also has a walking for wellbeing arm, and craft sessions.

A Bassetlaw walk is in the planning for October, linked with Aurora Wellbeing in Worksop.

Members of the Pink Sisters Wellbeing Club, instigated by Annie.

"I posted about my journey on TikTok then realised there's a massive community of women like me, and their reactions to my posts really helped me through that time in my life,” said Annie.

Her partner Steven has been her "absolute rock" , she said, as they met her cancer diagnosis and ensuing treatments head-on, while caring for six-year old Finley and two-year-old Jude.

"I'm not sure yet what my treatment this time will involve, but I'll get through it,” said Annie.

"I never expected to get cancer – it was a huge shock, but the Pink Sisters is amazing because people have been through the same experiences. The ladies always say they feel lighter after a get-together."

Annie and The Pink Sisters Wellbeing Club can be contacted via their Instagram and Facebook pages, and exists for partners, mums and children of women with cancer too, added Annie.