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Leader Live
3 days ago
- Health
- Leader Live
Holywell: Cancer survivor hosts Vegas night ahead of skydive
84-year-old Jackie Walker has promised to face her fears and tackle a skydive next month, accompanied by daughter Fiona Winston. (Image: UGC) After being diagnosed with breast cancer from witnessing a campaign on ITV's chat-show Lorraine, Jackie has made it her mission to raise awareness, particularly because she once believed it to be "impossible to get cancer in your 80s." A mammogram revealed three lumps, each invisible on the skin's surface. (Image: UGC) With support from her friends and family, Jackie had a mastectomy at Glan Clwyd Hospital last November and has been in recovery ever since. She's now six-months clear, and wants to support others with their fight. However, before the big jump, Jackie is raising cash to make it all worthwhile, starting with a Vegas-themed games night at the Springfield Country Club along the A55. Jackie Walker, Holywell (Image: UGC) Local businesses generously donated prizes for a raffle, including; Jacksons Nurseries, Lulu Mays Boutique, Iceland, Tesco, Home Bargains. The event, held on June 13, was a huge success, with special thanks to owner Jynette Janney. With a target of £2,000, Jackie is thrilled that the fundraiser has already surpassed the half-way point. Donations can be made here, with all proceeds going to 'Walk the Walk' for breast cancer. Now, there's only one thing left to do. Jackie said: "The games night was absolutely brilliant. Gynette and her team were fantastic and all dressed as croupiers, so professional! "There was a fantastic turnout, and all the guests really dressed so well. I've received so much positive support and generosity. It has been overwhelming." MOST READ She explains the diagnosis was a shock due to being 'fit and healthy', and wants everyone to get checked despite routine mammograms being stopped at 70. Jackie admits: "I was told if I'd have left it another year, I might not have survived. People need to get checked and watch out for the symptoms. "As for the skydive, I am very nervous as I don't like heights! But nothing worth doing comes easy." Thankfully, her recovery has been smooth-sailing, and will allow her complete an epic skydive on July 25 at Tikstock Airfirled in Whitchurch.
Yahoo
09-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
ALDI sets April 24 opening for 2 of its 3 locations in the Las Vegas valley
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — The first two ALDI locations in the Las Vegas valley will open on Thursday, April 24, the company announced on Tuesday. The first 100 customers at each store will win a gift bag. The grocery chain will open its Henderson store at 621 Marks St. and its North Las Vegas store at 2106 W. Craig Road on the same day at 9 a.m. A third store in the southwest valley — Rainbow Boulevard at Arby Avenue — is expected to open in May, an ALDI news release said. A gift bag filled with ALDI-exclusive products will go to each of the first 100 customers at the Henderson and North Las Vegas locations. They will also get a commemorative quarter-sized ALDI poker chip that can be used to unlock the carts and a gift card as part of the ALDI Golden Ticket giveaway program, which gives entrants a chance to win part of $2,200 in prizes. Shoppers can also enter a sweepstakes for a $500 ALDI gift card through opening weekend. 'At our new Las Vegas-area ALDI stores, shoppers will find that every decision we make, from our product selection to store layout, is to provide our customers with the best products at the lowest possible prices of any national grocer,' Shawn Eddy, ALDI regional vice president, said. 'Our customers can save up to 36% on an average household's shopping list. As shoppers look for better ways to stretch their dollar, ALDI is providing the Las Vegas area with easier access to quality groceries at affordable prices.' The Henderson grand opening will also offer shoppers a chance to win access to the High Savers Room from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Inside, shoppers will taste ALDI brands, have a chance to receive free Vegas-themed ALDI Gear and more. All three Las Vegas valley locations will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. News that ALDI was planning a store in Henderson was first reported in January 2024. In February 2025, the plan for three stores was revealed. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
