A SUMMER gala ball and charity auction raised £3,205 in aid of Northwich children’s cancer charity.

The charity auction, which was in aid of The Joshua Tree, took place at The Park Royal Hotel in Stretton on Friday, June 17.

Prizes included one week in a luxury villa in Rhodes, a polo experience day, tickets to Chester races and a private cocktail party in your own home.

The Gala Ball was supported by members of The Park Royal Hotel and Health Suite who chose to fundraise for The Joshua Tree after meeting fundraising manager Sara Wheater and finding out about the work that the charity does in supporting local families affected by childhood cancer.

Sara said: “The Gala Ball was such a great fundraising event for us and we’re thankful to the Park Royal members for their generosity and support during the evening.

“Our thanks also go out to our emergency auctioneer and regular volunteer Jo Garner who stepped in at the eleventh hour to ensure that the auction could take place and managed to raise so much for us.”

The Joshua Tree, which is based in Northwich, currently supports around 65 families across the north west living with the life changing experience of childhood cancer.

The charity was established in 2006 after the founders’ son, Joshua Hill was diagnosed with leukemia.

His parents Lynda and David set up The Joshua Tree to make sure that other families affected by childhood cancer were able to access local support and share their experiences.