A NORTHWICH councillor has put in a marathon effort to raise money for a cancer charity.

Cllr Gillian Edwards, who represents the Weaver and Cuddington ward on Cheshire West and Chester Council, completed the Manchester Marathon on October 10.

Raising money for the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation, Gillian said: “We all know someone who's been affected by cancer.

"One in two of us will develop a form of cancer in our lifetime with some being more treatable than others.

"I wanted to do something to help to develop treatments and cures so one day no-one has to endure the pain and suffering cancer causes to the patient and the impact it has on their loved ones.

"Given that I registered for this two years ago, it was a bizarre feeling with a combination of nerves and excitement.

"During the morning, conditions were a bit too hot but cooled down during the day.

"I’m overwhelmed by the level of support from our community and would like to thank everyone for their very kind donations and encouraging words, team effort."