Mina read a book about a woman who died from Breast Cancer. It touched her a lot. She decided that she would help promote Breast Cancer awarence. On May 22 Mina flew to Helsinki. That afternoon, there PA, Tor Williamson, annouced that News at Ten wanted to interview Mina about breast cancer.
"They're flying a film crew to Helsinki. It isn't a Spice Girl promotion-it's a really heavyweight piece."
Mina felt especially enthusiastic. The ITN late-eveing news reached a large audience and only did very serious pieces. Mina could make an improtant point about breast cancer and warn young women of the need to be vigilant.
ITN was so keen that they told Tor it would only take 10 mins. Surley, Mina could squeeze them in after the concert. However, they haden't all agreed that she could do it. As it turned out, they ran out of time to do the interveiw that night.
"Mina, they've asked if you can do it tomorrow back in Japan," said Tor
Hesitantly, she agreed. She desperately wanted to do it, particularly having read Ruth Picardie's book. Here was a chance to send out a very positive message.
After the concert, they were ferrid to the airport and boarded a private jet for the flight back to Japan. There was a strange vibe on the plane. No one spoke. Mina didn't want to mention the ITN interveiw. Far better to let everyone sleep on it. She was sure they'd feel better about in in the morning. On May 27, Mina wrote this in her diary:
I am totally deflated. I don't believe it. I've just heard the news that the ITN interview has been canceled. The girls want me to wait till September. I can't wait. The story is out now. Forget the band, this is about saving lives. This is about alerting young women to the dangers of breast cancer. I feel as though someone has flicked on a switch and the train that I boarded has suddenly been sent onto a different track, totally out of control.
I can't understand why the girls won't let me do the interview. What has happened to us? We are in such a different place from where we started...Is it me or them who is different? All I know is that I have loved and lost. I give up. It's not the same. My heart is breaking. I can't do this anymore. Whatever the motivation for their decision, it isn't the right one for me. Something inside me has died. I feel sick. I know they can do it without me. Forget the rest of the European tour! Forget the America! Forget Chrystal Rose Stadium! Ginger Spice is no more. She has left the band.
"They're flying a film crew to Helsinki. It isn't a Spice Girl promotion-it's a really heavyweight piece."
Mina felt especially enthusiastic. The ITN late-eveing news reached a large audience and only did very serious pieces. Mina could make an improtant point about breast cancer and warn young women of the need to be vigilant.
ITN was so keen that they told Tor it would only take 10 mins. Surley, Mina could squeeze them in after the concert. However, they haden't all agreed that she could do it. As it turned out, they ran out of time to do the interveiw that night.
"Mina, they've asked if you can do it tomorrow back in Japan," said Tor
Hesitantly, she agreed. She desperately wanted to do it, particularly having read Ruth Picardie's book. Here was a chance to send out a very positive message.
After the concert, they were ferrid to the airport and boarded a private jet for the flight back to Japan. There was a strange vibe on the plane. No one spoke. Mina didn't want to mention the ITN interveiw. Far better to let everyone sleep on it. She was sure they'd feel better about in in the morning. On May 27, Mina wrote this in her diary:
I am totally deflated. I don't believe it. I've just heard the news that the ITN interview has been canceled. The girls want me to wait till September. I can't wait. The story is out now. Forget the band, this is about saving lives. This is about alerting young women to the dangers of breast cancer. I feel as though someone has flicked on a switch and the train that I boarded has suddenly been sent onto a different track, totally out of control.
I can't understand why the girls won't let me do the interview. What has happened to us? We are in such a different place from where we started...Is it me or them who is different? All I know is that I have loved and lost. I give up. It's not the same. My heart is breaking. I can't do this anymore. Whatever the motivation for their decision, it isn't the right one for me. Something inside me has died. I feel sick. I know they can do it without me. Forget the rest of the European tour! Forget the America! Forget Chrystal Rose Stadium! Ginger Spice is no more. She has left the band.