JUST four weeks after its launch the Bolton Busting Breast Cancer appeal has topped the £5,000 mark.

A delighted Appeal Manager Denise Morgan, of the Cancer Research Campaign, pictured above, says that she has been "overwhelmed" by the response to the BEN publicity.

"Honestly, I can't walk down the street without people coming up to me and giving me money or promising to help the campaign," she said.

Donations from local companies, individuals and from breast cancer survivors and their families have all helped to boost the campaign to its first real milestone.

The campaign aims to raise £500,000 over the next two years to fund the research of scientist Dr Rob Clarke at the Christie Hospital. He is hoping to find a cure for cancer from his work with cells.

Already, several fund-raising events are in the pipeline, including a Royal Ascot Ladies' Day at the Egerton House Hotel in Egerton in June.

And Denise, who is based at the regional headquarters in Salford Quays, says that she is happy to hear from anyone who wants to donate to the campaign or help in any way.