A mum-of-one had her dream wedding day just weeks before losing her cancer battle, thanks to Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice.

Louise Ramadan fought cervical cancer for 14 months before slipping away in January, just three weeks after the big day.

Hundreds of women will march through Bexleyheath next Saturday (September 12), in an overnight moon walk on what would have been Mrs Ramadan's 37th birthday.

Her close friend and mum-of-two Jenny Barton, from Welling, will be doing the 10k walk - to raise money for the hospice where Mrs Ramadan spent the last few months of her life.

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Jenny Barton

The 33-year-old said: "I could not think of any better way to honour the memory of my wonderful friend than by volunteering for the walk.

"I'll be thinking of her every step of the way."

She added: "Before Louise became ill I never had much to do with hospices - I didn’t fully realise what wonderful work they do.

"But visiting Louise so frequently, I saw first-hand how invaluable they are.

"Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice did everything possible to make Louise comfortable and to fill her final months with as many happy moments as they could.

"In the run up to Louise’s marriage, all her friends were welcomed there at virtually any time of day and night to help Louise with the wedding arrangements.

"We even had her hen do there.

"Louise was always so bubbly, a real fun personality, who could light up any room, so for her wedding we wanted to help her look as glamorous as possible.

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"Louise looked beautiful and achieved her dream wedding. She and Ram had a lovely day."

After completing the walk, Ms Barton will meet with Louise's mother Shann Davis and sister Lena at Plumstead Cemetery, to let off commemorative balloons at her graveside.

Isle of Dogs resident Mrs Davis said: "I want to thank everyone who has donated funds in memory of my daughter.

"We have already collected £2,000 through an online fundraising page set up at the time of Louise's funeral.

"The hospice needs every penny we can donate.

"Every one of its staff cared for Louise as if she was a member of their own family.

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Louise Ramadan with her 10-year-old daughter Ruby

"The nurses were so kind to us all, and the whole team is so dignified and compassionate.

"I could not have wished for any better treatment for Louise.

"That’s why I urge as many people as possible to support Jenny and other participants in the Moonlit Walk.

"It means so much to so many families at the most difficult time of their lives."

The care worker, who supports people with profound disabilities, added: "Even though I brought her home, the hospice staff were always there for us - right until the end.

"I don't know how we’d have coped without them.

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"Louise would have been the first to praise the hospice and we now want to do everything we can to raise as much as possible so it can continue to help other families in the future."

The annual women-only Moonlit Walk starts and finishes at the Broadway Shopping Centre.

Over £34,000 was raised for the hospice last year, by the 400 females taking part.

Broadway centre manager Peter Sedge said: "Louise’s story is an example of the dedication of the staff at the hospice to supporting not only the patients who need their expert care and support in their most difficult hours, but also to their loved ones."