Ultraviolet: Denise Lewis and Helen Chamberlain strip off and dazzle in neon paint for cancer charity's nighttime walk

By Georgina Littlejohn

Last updated at 3:13 PM on 18th August 2011


It's the sort of body art that is usually adorned by clubbers as they dazzle as they dance the night away under a party's UV lights.

But neon paint can also be a rather effective away of drawing attention to yourself in others way, say for a worthy cause - as two sexy sporting personalities have proved.

Former heptathlon medallist Denise Lewis and Sky's Sports' Soccer AM presenter Helen Chamberlain stripped off and got decorated in UV paint to support Cancer Research.

All aglow: Olympic gold medallist Denise Lewis dazzles in neon paint for Cancer Research

The ladies looked stunning as they modelled the designs - inspired by microscopic images of cancer cells and painted by body paint artist Carolyn Roper.- to show their support for Shine, the UK charity's night-time walking marathon.

Both Helen, 44, and Denise, 38, have a connection to the disease and were happy to pose for the campaign.

Denise said: 'Like most families mine has been touched by cancer. That’s why I decided to disrobe and get body painted to show my support for Cancer Research UK’s night-time walking marathon Shine.

'Taking part in an event like Shine is a great way for men and women to get fit whilst raising money for a great cause at the same time.'

Helen added: 'Taking part in Cancer Research UK’s night-time walking marathon Shine is a brilliant way to get involved and really feel like you are doing your bit.

Electrifying: Helen Chamberlain's hair stands on end as she poses in the UV designs that adorn her upper body

'The atmosphere is going to be fantastic on the night & you will be proud of both your own achievement and the fact you have helped raise vital funds for the ongoing research into this disease that affects so many lives.'

Also taking part in the campaign is professional swimmer and Strictly Come Dancing contestant Mark Foster.

He said: 'Even on Strictly I never sparkled this much! I’m proud to get painted to help support Cancer Research UK’s night-time walking marathon Shine.

'All friends, families and colleagues should join forces, sign up now and get in training for the experience of a lifetime!'

The event, which takes place in Glasgow on September 10 and in London on October 1, hopes to raise more than £1 million.

Shining bright: Swimmer Mark Foster is splashed with designed that were inspired by microscopic cancer cells

It has been designed to symbolise the light that Cancer Research UK's doctors, nurses and scientists bring to the lives of people affected by cancer through life-saving research, and participants can choose to walk either the full marathon or a half marathon route.

The charity says people can dedicate the money they raise to a specific area of cancer research, including breast cancer, lung cancer and leukaemia.

Emma Gilbert, Cancer Research UK, said: 'Denise, Mark and Helen look truly fantastic and we’re delighted they’ve chosen to support our night-time walking marathon Shine.

'Joining together in this empowering event is a fantastic way to make a difference and help Cancer Research UK in the fight against this terrible disease which will affect more than one in three people.'

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