Music and laughter will be the order of the day at 'Cancer's Got Talent' fund-raiser

Preparations are almost complete ahead of this Friday's (August 11) very special 'Cancer's Got Talent' fund-raising show in Royton.

Organisers of the fund-raiser for the Royal Oldham Hospital have reported that all plans are going ahead and that this exceptional charity event, like no other, is destined to leave a lasting impression.

The vibrant Blue Tiffin venue will come alive with music and laughter on Friday, all in support of NorthCare Charity.

The official charity of Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust, NorthCare aims to secure new scalp cooling machines for the Victoria Unit of Royal Oldham Hospital.

The event will consist of a two-course dinner with entertainment, making a memorable and funny evening.

Tickets will cost £31 per head, with under-16s needing be accompanied by an adult.

There will also be an exciting raffle with lots of wonderful prizes, with all the proceeds going to NorthCare Charity.

The one-off show entitled “Cancer’s Got Talent” will provide an evening of music and comedy, with all the acts delivered by those with cancer, showcasing their own talent.

“The evening serves two purposes,” says co-organiser Julie Flanagan, (pictured having chemotherapy and using the cooling cap) a cancer patient herself.

Her own band - Three Little Birds - will be opening the show together with other members Abigail Hoy and Jade Barker.

Julie’s brother’s band, called Quaver Tooth, will be on in the second half of the show, with band members Jimmy Melia. Peter Wooding and carer Kevin Simpson forming part of the group.

“It will raise money for a worthy cause as we know how important the scalp cooling machines are to help hair loss during some kinds of chemotherapy, and additional facilities will help the team go above and beyond for their patients," added Julie.

“Secondly, by showcasing quality acts involving cancer patients themselves, it will demonstrate that once we are diagnosed, we carry on with our lives and live them to the fullest.

“Fundraising and ticket sales have been going well, we have set up a specific website: www.cancergottalent.com where you can still go online to buy any remaining tickets or access our JustGiving page to make a donation.”

The event will be hosted by Mark Rooney, who has been treated for Stage 4 bowel cancer over the past two years.

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