January 30, 2006
Cash pours in from big fundraising effort after man’s cancer plight
More than £2,000 has been raised by local groups in Burnham and the surrounding area to help a local man fight cancer.
A cheque for £2,090.35 was handed over to Cancer Research on Saturday night by big-hearted supporters who have held a series of events in recent weeks after hearing about the plight of a 20-year-old from West Huntspill.
The man, who used to play for Berrow Football Club, was diagnosed with cancer last year – much to the shock of his family and friends.
In recent weeks, a skittles event has been held at Burnham’s Lighthouse Inn, a fundraising event has been held at West Huntspill FC, a golf day was held by Mordanians FC in Bridgwater, and Berrow FC’s team have shaved their heads.
David May, who is pictured above front left holding the cheque, is the grateful father of the man.
He told Burnham-On-Sea.com that he and his family have been “overwhelmed” by the support. “It’s superb to see the community come together like this – we’re just delighted to see so much has been rasied,” he said.
The cheque was handed over to Cancer Research at Burnham’s Lighthouse Inn on Saturday evening.
Those shown in our photo include Sam Whitehouse, Ian Rutherford, Dave Allen, David May, Angela Hollis of Cancer Research, Carol May, Keith Holmand and Marcia Holman.
