SCHOOLCHILDREN lent their support to a national cancer charity and paid tribute to a Blackpool classroom assistant who died of breast cancer last year.

Sue Kelly worked at St John Vianney School, Glastonbury Avenue, Blackpool, and around 30 pupils from the school commemorated her life by planting 4,000 crocus bulbs at Carlton ceremony on October 22 as part of Breakthrough's - the breast cancer charity - Cover Britain in Crocuses initiative.

Headteacher Adrian Metcalf said Sue's death has spurred the school on to join a cancer awareness campaign and find a fitting tribute for her.

He said: "She was a much valued and loved member of staff who is sadly missed.

"Planting crocus bulbs as part of Breakthrough's initiative is not only a fitting tribute, but will hopefully help raise awareness about breast cancer."

Blackpool Council has lent its support to the campaign for the second year running by providing 3,000 bulbs for planting.

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