A MALMESBURY company has designed special leggings to raise money for a cancer charity.

Inspired by her mother who has been through breast cancer, Charlene Harvey and her company SturdyByDesign created the leggings to raise money for Breast Cancer Care.

The leggings are covered in the iconic pink ribbon, the worldwide symbol of breast cancer, with 10 per cent of the sales donated to Breast Cancer Care.

All money raised by the sales of the leggings will help the charity continue to provide its vital support services for free, to people affected by breast cancer.

In only a few weeks of the leggings going on sale, they have already raised over £3,000 for Breast Cancer Care.

Charlene said: “The pink ribbon leggings have been a great success, and it’s fantastic seeing people wearing them for events such as the London Marathon, as well as just to the gym!

“It’s fantastic to know I have raised so much money already for Breast Cancer Care, and will hopefully raise a lot more.

“Seeing my mum go through her treatment for breast cancer is very upsetting, but knowing I am doing my bit to help her and others, is helping me to cope too.”

Alec Raven, head of community fundraising at Breast Cancer Care, added: “We’re so grateful to Charlene for fundraising for Breast Cancer Care.

“The money raised will help Breast Cancer Care to continue to provide free services including support over the phone with a nurse or someone who’s been there, welcoming online forums, reliable information and local group support.

“Around 691,000 people are living with a breast cancer diagnosis in the UK today, and that figure is only set to grow.

“With support from people like Charlene we can be here for more people, whenever they need us.”

The pink ribbon leggings are priced at £28.99 for capri length and £32.99 for full length and are available in sizes 6-24.

To purchase a pair visit www.sturdybydesign.com