Pantomime performers at a club have helped to raise thousands of pounds to help test for prostate cancer.
The money was raised at the D'Havilland Club on Gladstone Road, Farnworth, with a charity Cinderella pantomime succeeding in raising a total of around £3,500.
Members of the community including Cllr Nadeem Ayub, who represents the area on the council, attended to give their support.
Cllr Ayub said: “I want to extend my gratitude for Clubland Ltd, D'Havilland Club, who raised £3,500 and presented a cheque to Prostate Cancer Support.
“This generous gift will have a major impact on raising awareness of prostate cancer in Farnworth and make a positive difference.
“The monies raised will be used to perform Prostate Testing at the D'Havilland Club.
“Well done to all those involved.”
Prostate cancer is the most common form of cancer in men with more than 52,000 men diagnosed with the cancer type every year on average, coming to 143 every day.
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The vital work the club and its supporters have done is heightened by the fact that every 45 minutes one man dies from prostate cancer, more than 12,000 every year.
Along with Cllr Ayub, the club has also extended thanks to chair of Bolton Prostrate Cancer Support Dorothy Sugden, show organiser, ambassador and trustee Chris Perry and chairman of Prostate Cancer Support John Coleman.
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