Members of the Wendron FC and family members of Sharon Wood have presented a cheque for £2,300 to Cancer Research UK.

Sharon was a founder member of Wendron Youth Football who sadly died in 1999 and to whom the annual youth tournament is dedicated.

Margaret Eva, Helston Fundraiser for Cancer Research UK was delighted to receive the cheque and praised those at Wendron who volunteered their time to raise this huge amount for this worthwhile cause.

She said: “Without support like this from this fantastic mini-soccer tournament, Cancer Research UK’s work would not be possible as we rely overwhelmingly on donations from the public.”

The tournament, held in July, was yet again a huge success with more money than ever being raised. Since the first event in 2000, more than £85,000 has been raised for CRUK and the youth of Wendron.

Teams were represented from all parts of Cornwall and Devon and this year’s event was yet another fun-filled festival of football with the added bonus of good weather.

Thanks must go to sponsors Scorse Foods of Helston and the many other unsung heroes whose work in the background made it all possible.