A milestone has been reached by the Telegraph & Argus’ Bradford Can… cancer research appeal as the total moved into six figures.

The life-saving fund stands at a massive £100,000, a tribute to the dedicated fundraising of the people of Bradford, determined to find a cure for cancer.

T&A editor Perry Austin-Clarke and appeal director Gille Andrews

Individuals, community groups, schools, church groups and businesses have all rallied to the call for help and every single penny has counted towards the bid to raise £1m.

Appeal chairman Linda Pollard said: “The response of the general public is hotting up and we are getting community spirit, which was part of the overall objective of the appeal.”

The £1m will be spent on pioneering research into anti-cancer drugs at the University of Bradford’s Cancer Research Unit.

The money will trigger a further £5m of funding from Cancer Research UK, which will also pay for more trials of anti-cancer drugs at Bradford Royal Infirmary.

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