THE partner of a much-loved Blackburn mum who lost her brave battle with cancer last year are set to host a fundraiser to install a bench in her memory.

The race night in memory of Sarah Hilton will take place at Feniscowles and Pleasington Sports and Social Club in Livesey Branch Road, Blackburn, from 7pm on Saturday.

Miss Hilton, 44, bravely battled cancer in her breasts, lungs, liver and bones, whilst continuing to put others first and her fiancé Terry Lambe said any money raised over the cost of the bench will go to charity Cancer Research UK.

The bench will be placed outside the club, the venue at which Miss Hilton worked.

Mr Lambe said: “Sarah worked behind the bar at Feni Club for many years and it was overwhelming when the regulars said they wanted to put a bench outside in her memory.

“It’s overwhelming for both me and her family and it’s something that we can always say is there.

“I know Sarah would be over the moon and it would mean a lot to her.

“This is a chance for everybody to come together and celebrate Sarah’s memory.

“We’re going to raise as much money as we can and anything spare will go to Cancer Research UK.

“Sarah used to say to me whatever happens carry on going because every pound raise can stop someone from suffering so that’s what I intend to do.”

Mr Lambe said he wanted to give special thanks to Sarah’s best friend Lisa Craig and Mike Caton for helping to organise the event.

Each of the races have been sponsored by local businesses and individuals and there will also be a raffle and an auction with a chance to win a signed Blackburn Rovers football.

Miss Hilton, of Preston Old Road, Feniscowles, was first diagnosed with breast cancer in February 2012, which by that point had spread to her liver and lungs.

That initial cancer was cleared with chemotherapy treatment.

But the former Westholme School catering assistant, also developed bone cancer which had been contained.

But the cancer returned in her liver in November and Miss Hilton passed away at Royal Blackburn Hospital on December 27, having spent her final Christmas with son Connor, 13.

Hundreds packed in to Pleasington Priory for a celebration of her life in January.

Sarah left behind Connor, her mother Pat, her father Bill, sister Lisa, Terry and golden retriever Archie, who was bought as a present after she was first diagnosed with the illness.