A STOURBRIDGE fundraiser pulled in more than £7,500 for a courageous Sedgley man's alternative cancer treatment.

A signed Sir Henry Cooper boxing glove, a pair of signed Ciaran Clark football boots and a Wales shirt signed by Tyler Roberts were just some of the goods that went under the hammer during an auction at The Swan on December 2.

Revellers were also treated to sets from nine top DJs at the event in aid of Latham Grant, who was diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer in June last year.

After finding out that the chemotherapy and radiotherapy treatment success rates for this rare form of head and neck cancer were as low as two per cent, Latham, aged 23, decided to look elsewhere.

Intense research led the former Stafford Rangers FC player to a hospital in Mexico, which uses alternative treatments - including oxygen therapy - and sees patients to switch to an alkaline diet.

Since September last year, Latham has flown out numerous times for treatment and in March, a scan showed that the primary tumour in his nasal passage had shrunk by 56 per cent.

But months later, he was told that the tumour within his lymph nodes had grown and wrapped around a vital artery to his brain.

Surgery was deemed to be "too high risk" and although he was offered conventional treatment, Latham decided to stick with alternative methods.

To help pull in the pounds to fund future treatment, Harvey Pearson, who used to play football with Latham, organised the fundraiser at the Hagley Road bar owned by Karl Parke.

Harvey told the News: "The night was a great success with people travelling from all over the Black Country to attend. We had over 200 in the venue and the place was rocking.

"I'd just like to say a huge thank you to all the DJs who gave up their time to come and play and to Karl for the use of his club."

He added: "Whilst we raised a lot of money for Lath, people must remember that the treatment he is receiving really is expensive so their continued support is most appreciated."

To make a direct donation to Latham’s treatment fund, visit www.youcaring.com/latham-grant-622264.