FRIENDS and family helped a seriously ill woman put another tick on her 'bucket list' – by doing the Harlem Shake in her front garden.
Dozens of people, some in fancy dress, did the dance, which has become an internet craze, and put a smile of the face of Debra Sanders.
Debra, who has ovarian cancer, has drawn up the bucket list – a list of experiences she wants to have before she dies.
And at 1pm yesterday the latest one was crossed off when Batgirl, Scooby Do and Lion O from Thundercats, among others, did the Harlem Shake outside her home in Rosslyn Drive, Aspley.
"I wanted to do something fun, something which my children can remember and smile about when I'm gone," said Debra, 40.
It started off with Debra, dressed as Big Bird, doing the dance in her wheelchair. Then everyone else joined in for the three-minute routine.
Even the two local police officers went along to watch.
"It felt amazing," added Debra. "I couldn't believe how many people turned up. I want to thank them all. It's great to see them and know they're supporting me."
Collections were being taken for Macmillan Cancer Support and the Willow Foundation, which organises days out for seriously ill people aged from 16 to 40.
By 3pm yesterday, nearly £500 had been collected, which will be share equally between the two charities.
Debra added: "I've had great support from Macmillan and through Willow we had a trip to Center Parcs, which was memorable. I wanted to give something back to them."
Debra's husband Jason, 42, said: "It was fantastic. We are really touched by the support everyone has shown.
"We were expecting 20 to 30 people at first. But to see so many more come is just great. It is really nice that the family will now have something to look back on and be able to smile."
Debra's sister, Kayleigh Fletcher, 25, of Aspley, said: "I think it's great we have been able to do this and give Debra her wish.
"We didn't realise so many people were going to turn up. What a fantastic occasion."
Friend Roy Tomlinson, 45, said: "I love to see events like this. Debra is a wonderful person, which you can see by how many people have turned up.
"It is a great community event."
Other experiences on Debra's list include having her marriage blessed, which she has done, and having an outdoor picnic, which she plans to do when the weather improves.
