WATCH as stars including David Beckham, Ant and Dec Jordan Pickford, Paul Collingwood and Chris and Rosie Ramsey send messages of support for mother battling cancer

Stars of the TV and sporting world sent special video messages during Ann-Marie’s Gala Dinner at the Ramside Hall Hotel.

David Beckham congratulated Ann-Marie on “raising so much money for charity” and wished her “good luck” for the event, while former Sunderland and Newcastle skipper Bob Moncur, himself a cancer survivor, wished her “all the best for what’s a great cause”.

Ant and Dec described the mother of two as “an inspiration” and urged her to “keep smiling and enjoy your special night”, while former England and Durham cricket captain Paul Collingwood talked of her “amazing work” and stressed “people like you don’t go unnoticed”.

The final message of Saturday’s (June 11) fundraiser came from former Sunderland and current England keeper Jordan Pickford, a friend of the family.

He said: “You’re a truly remarkable and inspiring woman and I know how proud your family are of you. Keep up all the good work, keep positive and keep fighting.”

There were also messages from Newcastle United chief Amanda Staveley and podcasters Chris and Rosie Ramsey, who donated two tickets to their Newcastle Arena show, and Dolly-Rose Campbell, who plays Gemma in Coronation Street, one of Ann-Marie’s favourite shows.