‘I’m also a stage 4 breastie and Kris Hallenga showed me there is still a life to be lived, loved and enjoyed’: Cancer survivors praise heroic CoppaFeel founder for raising awareness – as she passes away aged 38 [Video]

09:14 EDT 06 May 2024, updated 09:25 EDT 06 May 2024

Cancer survivors have praised CoppaFeel founder Kris Hallenga for raising awareness after she passed away aged 38.  

Kris, from Cornwall, was first diagnosed in 2009 with incurable secondary breast cancer and given a life expectancy of just two years. 

The campaigner taught a generation how to make sure breast cancer is diagnosed early and accurately through her charity, which showed millions of women how to check their breasts. 

Survivors have expressed their gratitude to Kris in emotional tributes to the campaigner online. 

‘Kris was a total inspiration and lived an incredible life. I’m also a stage 4 breastie and she showed me that there is still a life to be lived, loved and enjoyed,’ wrote one woman. 

Another said: ‘Such sad news, sending love to her family and friends. I am an 11 year BC survivor and the first things my girls at work [did] was arrange a CoppaFeel …