‘Doesn’t feel like she’s gone’ Cheryl pays tribute to Sarah Harding as Girls Aloud reunite

Girls Aloud stars Cheryl, Nadine Coyle, Kimberley Walsh and Nicola Roberts took part in Sunday’s Race For Life in memory of Sarah Harding. Sarah died in September aged just 39 following a battle with breast cancer.

Cheryl, Nadine and Nicola reunited at London’s Hyde Park to take part in the 5k run in Sarah’s honour.

Kimberley also took part but was unable to join her friends in London so ran in her hometown accompanied by her family members.

Speaking at the charity race, Cheryl admitted that she still hasn’t processed Sarah’s death.

She said: “To be honest, I’ve never experienced or anticipated this grief.

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“You know, I’ve lost grandparents when I was younger and I lost a friend when I was younger but nothing like this, the feeling of shock and disbelief and it still lingers now to be honest.  
“I still can’t quite believe it’s real.

“It hasn’t even been a year. It doesn’t feel like she’s gone at all.”

Nicola also said that the group “don’t feel like Girls Aloud” without Sarah’s “electric” personality.

The singer shared a snap of herself, Nadine and Nicola wearing their bright pink Race For Life t-shirts and wrote: “I had such a gorgeous day seeing and catching up with you all.  

“You made it easier and much better. Sarah would be so happy! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for coming together to try and fight this! I love you.”

Sarah confirmed that she had been diagnosed with breast cancer back in August 2020.  

In December that year, Sarah documented her battle in her autobiography, Hear Me Out, in the hope that it would encourage others to get checked.

According to the NHS website, the symptoms of breast cancer are:

• A new lump or area of thickened tissue in the breast or armpit
• A change in the size or shape of one or both breasts  
• A discharge of fluid from either of your nipples
• A change in the look or feel of your skin, such as puckering or dimpling, a rash or redness
• A rash (like eczema), crusting, scaly or itchy skin or redness on or around your nipple
• A change in the appearance of your nipple, such as becoming sunken into your breast