A YOUNG Greenock woman fighting incurable blood cancer is taking on a charity challenge for the second year in a row to help fund vital research.

Emma Sinclair was left stunned when she was told that she had chronic myeloid leukaemia, an incurable blood cancer, on the day she turned 34 in October 2021.

Since that day, the keen parkrunner has fought hard and says she is 'going in the right direction' and has regular check-ups with doctors every 12 weeks.

In a bid to show her gratitude for the support she has received, the 35-year-old is taking on the 'Walk of Light' - a charity trek from the Esplanade and round the Battery Park to raise funds for Blood Cancer UK.

The human resources worker, who works at the Good Shepherd Centre, told the Tele: "In comparison to where I was when I first was diagnosed, I'm feeling okay.

"Things are going in the right direction.

"I am back doing the parkrun 5k and whilst I am walking or jogging it, I'm feeling good.

"I feel so lucky to be where I am.

"It has been hard but I feel I am definitely getting there."

When Emma become ill she initially believed she had coronavirus.

However, after she woke up vomiting blood, doctors discovered that she had a stomach ulcer and cancer and was rushed to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Glasgow.

Emma did the charity trek last year and once again she will be joined by friends and family for her fundraising effort.

The 35-year-old said: "Last year when we finished the walk, we popped into the Boat Club for a celebratory drink and met Martin Compston.

"He was a really good sport and spoke away and took photographs with everyone.

"I'm not sure if we will meet anyone famous this year, but if we get the weather we had during the walk last year, we'll have a great time."

To donate to Emma's sponsorship page visit bit.ly/3yvL0kh