FIVE friends from the Bromsgrove area have raised nearly £4,000 for two cancer charities after organising fundraising activities in memory of loved ones.
The group, two of whom have recently experienced bereavements due to cancer, decided to support Cancer Research UK and Marie Curie in recognition of the charities' work.
Their fundraising began with a cream tea fete at St Godwald's Church in Aston Fields, Bromsgrove, on August 15.
The fete received support from businesses, friends and residents across Bromsgrove, Romsley, Earlswood and surrounding areas.
The gathering brought in more than £2,000, encouraging the friends to organise a second fundraiser.
A car boot sale held on the August bank holiday Monday generated a further £400.
Alongside other fundraising activities and donations, the group has now collected nearly £4,000 for the two charities.
And the group were delighted to hear that their cream tea fundraiser placed them among the top five per cent of Cancer Research UK fundraisers for the month.
The friends said they had been overwhelmed by the generosity of local people and businesses who supported their activities.
Reflecting on the response, the group said: "What started as a very small spark of an idea turned into a massive flame - we were completely blown away.
"We were overwhelmed by the responses from businesses and friends in Bromsgrove, Romsley, Earlswood and beyond.
"Everyone's kindness and commitment to the cause was humbling.
"It made us realise that there is more good than bad in our troubled world."
Donations can be made to the group's fundraising campaign online via: www.justgiving.com/team/teamjohnandjen.
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