Dame Jessica ‘thrilled’ to talk at charity event

SHE WROTE herself into British sporting folklore with her gold medal winning exploits at the 2012 Olympics.

And now Dame Jessica EnnisHill is set to deliver another star turn as she gives her support to one of the best-loved causes in her home county of Yorkshire.

Dame Jessica, inset, has been announced among the guests appearing at the Sporting Social, an event being held at the Queens Hotel in Leeds later this year in aid of the Jane Tomlinson Appeal.

She will be talking about her greatest career moments during the evening, which will raise vital funds for the appeal as it builds upon the legacy of the late Leeds cancer heroine Jane Tomlinson.

Sheffield-born Dame Jessica said: “Jane Tomlinson was a truly inspirational woman who achieved amazing things in the face of such adversity.

“I’m thrilled that I can be part of the Sporting Social and raise funds for Jane’s charity, which helps children be happier and healthier and improves the lives of people living with cancer.” More big-name guests are due to be announced over the next few weeks for the event, which is taking place on Friday September 27, and will be hosted for the second year in a row by TV’s Clare Balding. Mrs Tomlinson won admirers around the world as she raised nearly £2m for good causes by tackling marathons and a series of other endurance events while battling cancer.