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Breast cancer survivor to run London Marathon in 10-person red bus costume

A breast cancer survivor is set to take on the TCS London Marathon in a 10-person London bus costume in a bid to break a Guinness World Record and raise money for charity.

Jackie Scully, 42, from Greenwich, south London, will be marking a “huge milestone” at this year’s marathon, celebrating 10 years since she finished chemotherapy treatment for cancer and was given the all-clear.

Mrs Scully made headlines in 2017 when, just a few hours before, and this year, she will be joined by nine friends who have all supported her throughout the last decade.

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