Nadine Coyle has spoken movingly about the loss of her friend and Girls Aloud bandmate Sarah Harding ahead of the sixth anniversary of her death. The Stockport-raised singer died in September 2021 at the age of 39 from breast cancer. Following her passing, a fundraiser was established in her name to support crucial research against the disease.
Sarah Harding Breast Cancer Appeal
Since its launch three years ago, the Sarah Harding Breast Cancer Appeal has raised funds for The Christie NHS Foundation Trust in Manchester, Cancer Research UK, and researchers at several universities, including The University of Manchester. The goal is to develop tools that detect signs earlier and prevent the disease from cutting lives short.
Girls Aloud Reunion Tour
Girls Aloud, who initially disbanded in March 2013, reunited for a 2024 concert tour across the UK. The Girls Aloud Show, the largest UK arena tour of 2024, featured multiple tributes to Sarah, notably when they performed their last hit single, The Promise.
Speaking about the reunion, Nadine shared how difficult it was navigating grief, saying Sarah “should be walking off with us.” She appeared on Olivia Attwood’s podcast, Olivia’s House, as part of a campaign with tombola and Breast Cancer Now, urging people to check in with friends and remind them to check their breasts.
In an interview with Metro, Nadine added: “There are so many people I know personally who thought they were too young for it to affect them that have discovered something, got treated early, and are now fine. That’s all because of Sarah’s unfortunate situation. She’s helped so many people already.”
The 41-year-old singer continued: “There’s an adjustment period after loss before you start trying to live life to the fullest for them. Even when she was really ill she didn’t want anyone being sad. She would be so pleased with what she’s left behind. She wouldn’t imagine in her wildest dreams that she would lead this huge legacy of saving lives.”
