Family 'overwhelmed' by community support at Worksop fun day

Friends, family and wellwishers turned out in force for the event with music, games, stalls and a great community spirit at the Brindley Bar and Restaurant in Rhodesia on August 29, that raised a whopping £7,539.

The event was planned by Ellie Bolton of Rhodesia, with others, to support five-year old Worksop boy Jacob, who is undergoing treatment for a rare cancerous brain tumour that has also affected his spinal cord.

Five-year old Jacob Robinson was diagnosed with a medulloblastoma at the start of the year and since then has undergone surgery and ongoing chemotherapy, to be followed by radiotherapy in Manchester.

All funds raised at the weekend were given directly to Jacob’s parents, Jason and Lucy, to help with hospital travel, stays, and other costs associated with Jacob’s treatment.

Lucy Robinson said: "I just want to say a huge thank you to Jackie, Ellie, and everyone who worked so hard behind the scenes to make the fundraiser happen.

"It was honestly so overwhelming and emotional seeing so many people turn up to support Jacob and our family — even in the rain!

"We truly cannot thank every single person enough for coming, supporting us, donating, helping, and simply being there. It has shown us just what a great community we have behind us, and we feel incredibly lucky and grateful.

"Your kindness, love and support mean more to us than words could ever say. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts."