Widow of Rugby League’s Danny Jones hopes to raise awareness

At present Lizzie Jones combines her role as a mum with coaching aspiring young singers and teaching audition techniques.

By The Newsroom

Published 26th Dec 2015, 00:26 BST

Challenge Cup Final Wembley 2015: Lizzie Jones with her children

She has previously sung at theatres across the country, including in the West End.

Earlier this week she was recognised in the Yorkshire Post’s Christmas Honours for her courage and determination to raise awareness and try to stop other families going through what hers has.

The awards recognise those whose work has led to immense benefit across the region.

TV viewers tuning into last weekend’s BBC Sports Personality would have seen her singing Danny Boy. The single has now been released and is available to download.