A WEYMOUTH man is saying thank you to all the people who helped him raise thousands of pounds for a cancer charity in 2014.

David Tattersall, who is the treasurer of The Weymouth, Portland and Dorchester Fundraising Group, has had a record year after raising £20,000 for Cancer Research UK.

David, who lives in Chickerell, said: “I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has supported our fundraising group.

“Without your help we would not have raised so much money in support of Cancer Research UK.

“I would like to extend a special thank you to all the goblet holders who continue to have our goblets on their counters, to the funeral directors for forwarding on their ‘In Memoriam’ donations and a special thank you to all the individual supporters who have helped at collections this year, including Matalan who kindly gave us a date to collect at their store.”

David has been running the group single-handedly after no volunteers came forward when he appealed for help.

He is now hoping people may want to start off the New Year by volunteering for the fundraising group.

He said he would like to hear from ‘anyone who wants to make a New Year’s resolution to help in the local community’.

“Cancer is a problem that affects many families across society, and any help that can be given will be gratefully received,” he said.

“It wouldn’t be onerous; we only expect people to give whatever time they can.

“If anybody has been thinking about organising any charity events and would like some help from Cancer Research UK we would happily offer some support.”

Dawn Harrison, Cancer Research UK spokesperson for Dorset, said: “David and his team have been amazing; to raise £20,000 is not an easy thing to do.

“What they have achieved will make a massive difference to the work of Cancer Research UK.

“I hope David and his team of supporters feel extremely proud of their efforts, helping Cancer Research UK bring forward the day when all cancers are cured,” she added.

If you would be able to support the local group by fundraising in Dorchester, Weymouth or Portland, please get in touch with David Tattersall by calling 01305 761643.