CoppaFeel Founder Chris Halenga Passes Away, Leaves Legacy of Breast Cancer Awareness

Chris Halenga, who inspired millions to get screened for breast cancer, dies at 38 after a long battle with the disease.

Chris Halenga, the founder of CoppaFeel, a charity dedicated to raising awareness about breast cancer, has died at the age of 38. She passed away at her home in Cornwall, England. Halenga, who was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer 15 years ago, dedicated her life to encouraging women to get screened for the disease.

Halenga's journey with breast cancer began when she was treated for the disease at the age of 23, spending over a year away from her parents. Despite her diagnosis, she remained positive and determined to make a difference. Her friend and author, Ferne Cotton, expressed her admiration, saying, "She lived more life than I've ever seen anyone live."

CoppaFeel, the organization founded by Halenga, has been instrumental in educating women about breast cancer. Through its awareness campaigns, many women have been empowered to regain control of their lives. In a statement confirming Halenga's death, CoppaFeel praised her for living life to the fullest, demonstrating that it is possible to live joyfully even with cancer.