Two mums who lost their teenage daughters to the same rare form of bone cancer will keep the memory of their children alive by taking part in the Citizen-backed Race For Life in aid of Cancer Research UK.

Lynda Heyworth and Cath Owen, both from Chorley, each lost their daughters to a disease called Ewing's Sarcoma.

The brave mums have joined forces to take part in the Race for Life event at Preston Sports Arena on Sunday, May 21.

Lynda and Cath got to know each other at Derian House Children's Hospice after losing their daughters.

Lynda's daughter Sarah was diagnosed with cancer when she was aged just 10. The Parklands High School pupil was a keen dancer and when she felt a pain in her legs, it was thought that she had injured herself dancing until she had a biopsy and scans.

Sarah had to have her leg amputated at the age of 14 and she lost her battle with cancer, aged 16, in February 2004.

Cath's daughter, Lauren, was diagnosed with cancer in September 2003 at the age of 13 after suffering pains in her legs. The Holy Cross High School pupil, who was a keen horse rider, had chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment, but died in April 2004, aged 14.

Lynda, 41, who works as a pupil support mentor, took part in the Blackburn Race for Life last summer with her 20-year-old daughter Rebecca. Cath, 34, who works at Boots, has never participated in race before, but is determined to run her way around the entire 5km course.

Lynda, who lives with partner Richard and has a 10-year-old son Charles, said: "I found taking part in Race for Life an uplifting experience.

"Taking part with Cath this summer will be emotional, but we are keen to raise awareness of everything Sarah and Lauren went through at the same time as raising money for such an important cause."

Cath, and is married to Gary and has a three-year-old son Alex, said: "None of us could believe it when Lauren was diagnosed with cancer. She had to go through so much at such a young age.

"It will be fantastic to run with Lynda. We are keen to keep the memories of Sarah and Lauren alive and this is our way of celebrating their courage."

Preston Race for Life organiser, Holly Scholes, said: "The bravery and optimism of women like Lynda and Cath helps to make the Race for Life events so special.

"I'm sure plenty of other women will want to join them. Everyone has been touched in cancer in some way and this is an chance to raise money for vital research into the disease."

To enter the Race for Life log onto www.raceforlife.org.