By Nola Ojomu
Published: 09:56 EST, 4 May 2014 | Updated: 09:59 EST, 4 May 2014
Her aunt Jean died of breast cancer in 2009.
And Alexandra Burke has been a big advocate for cancer charities ever since as she does her part to raise awareness and get people involved in charitable events.
The singer was on hand to launch the Cancer Research UK Race For Life 5k event in Glasgow Green on Sunday afternoon.

Hands up: Singer Alexandra Burke was on hand to launch the Cancer Research UK Race For Life 5k event in Glasgow Green on Sunday afternoon
The 25-year-old showcased her curves in a tight white vest top which she teamed with form-fitting green and white shorts.
The X Factor champion looked the picture of health as she encouraged the crowds to join in with the Scottish Power High 5 Challenge.
She urged fans on Twitter to join her as she wrote: 'Join me for the#High5challenge with @scottishPowertoday at Glasgow's @raceforlife event! We have the energy to beat cancer! #spon'
Over 14,000 runners dressed in pink took part in the UK's biggest Race Foe Life event.
Race for Life has already raised £526million since it began in 1994.

For her aunt: Alexandra has been a big advocate for cancer charities ever since her aunt lost her battle with breast cancer in 2009

What a cutie: Alexandra posed with 6-month-old Kyle Shand before she launched the event
In 2014 Cancer Research UK hopes to raise over £50million to help fund life-saving research into more than 200 types of cancer which affect men and women.
The singer, who is an ambassador for Breast Cancer Care, previously revealed that her aunt Jean lost an eight-year battle against the disease in 2009.
Speaking to the Evening Standard, she said: 'My auntie Jean had breast cancer. She died in my arms in hospital. We were there for her very last moments.'

Stay strong: The singer spoke with 7-year-old Ben Magee, who is coming to the end of a three year treatment for leaukamia

Charity selfie: The X Factor champion was happy to take pictures with her fans
Meanwhile, the talented singer has been busy preparing for her big West End debut.
She shared a photo of her reading the script for The Bodyguard musical, based on the movie of the same name starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, while enjoying the beach.
Beverley Knight will play the lead role until the end of May, before Alexandra steps in as Rachel Marron, a vocal superstar who hires former Secret Service agent, Frank Farmer, to protect her from an unknown stalker.
The production is being housed at the Adelphi Theatre in London's West End, and Alex will be starring opposite Tristan Gemmill (Casualty, London's Burning) who continues his role as Frank Farmer.

Huge success: Over 14,000 runners dressed in pink took part in the UK¿s biggest Race Foe Life event

Preparation: Alex is taking on the lead role in The Bodyguard musical, and she posted a photo as she learnt her lines from her exotic location
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