PEOPLE across Cornwall are being invited to host a Cancer Research UK coffee morning and help raise money to fund life-saving research.

Every day, 85 people are diagnosed with cancer in the south west. And that’s why the charity is calling on people across Cornwall to join together with friends, colleagues and family for a cuppa and a natter while raising funds to help beat cancer sooner.

The charity is encouraging everyone to sign up for a free fundraising pack and host a coffee morning any time until the end of May – with the official coffee morning day falling on April 6. The coffee mornings can be held at home, in the office, at school or in the local community, with people making a donation to attend.

Alison Birkett, Cancer Research UK spokesperson for Cornwall, said: “Signing up for a Cancer Research UK Coffee Morning is a piece of cake. “We are encouraging everyone in Cornwall to host a coffee morning and ask guests to donate in exchange for a drink, snack and chat. We all love a good brew in the county and taking time out of the office or home for elevenses is a great way to catch up with friends and colleagues.

“Every donation made will help save lives by funding research to accelerate the charity’s progress in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer."

The Cancer Research UK coffee morning fundraising pack contains everything supporters need to plan their perfect event, including posters, balloons, recipe suggestions and fundraising ideas. For more information go to cruk.org/coffeemorning.