More than £1,000 was raised last weekend at two events dedicated to a Peasedown mum with terminal bowel cancer.
Community activist Becci McCafferty was told the devastating news before Christmas and since has received an overwhelming level of support from the public.
The Faulkland Inn, Faulkland, hosted an auction of promises on Saturday with raffle prizes that included an airplane ride for two around Somerset, hospitality tickets to watch Bath Rugby, and two tickets to Wembley to watch England’s last friendly match before the World cup England v Peru on 30th May.
Thanks to the support of pub regulars, £850 was raised.
The weekend rounded itself off on Sunday evening at the Prince of Wales on Dunkerton Hill, Peasedown St John, which saw more than 50 people take part in a special quiz night.
Raffle prizes were kindly donated by Limply Stoke Hotel, the Prince of Wales, Quality Cleaning Services Ltd, Julie Clayton, Brian Millard Butchers, Oliver Joseph Hairdresser, Nicky Perry, Jeanie Crawford, Kay Alford and Bath Audi.
All funding raised is put straight into the Fund for Peasedown. A community fund set up by friend and local councillor Karen Walker to support the McCafferty family and other cancer sufferers in the village.
Karen said: “Both of these events went very well. Many people came along to take part, join in the fun – and some just to donate money.
“The support for Becci has been coming in from across the country. So many people are touched by her story, and want to do what they can.
“All monies raised will go towards paying for a dream holiday to Florida, and also other support Becci may need during her treatment.”
For more details about the Fund for Peasedown contact Karen Walker on 07968 401447, [email protected] or visit www.facebook.com/fundforpeasedown
