A BUSY mother-of-seven who has raised more than £10,000 during a five-year fundraising mission despite her own personal difficulties has landed a top national award for her charitable efforts.

Laura Jayne Singleton decided to step out of her comfort zone and give back to the community after years of suffering from mental health problems.

She shaved her head for cancer patients, ran two marathons while pregnant with twins and jumped into the ring for a boxing contest.

The inspirational 37-year-old from Billington has now been named Ultra Event’s Charity Champion of the Year.

The organisation recognised Laura after she took part in one of their Ultra White Collar Boxing events and raised an £2,500 for Cancer Research UK.