More than £1,000 has been raised through a charity raffle for the family of a tot with cancer.
Three-year-old Lilly-Mae Brewster was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in January.
The community has rallied to raise money for the family, including funding a wheelchair for the Great Yeldham youngster.
Halstead mum Celine Ryan also organised a raffle after hearing of the family’s story.
The raffle, held in February, raised £1,000.
Celine said: “I didn't have any expectations as to how much we could raise so was really happy.
“Thanks to all the individuals who donated prizes and supported us by buying tickets.”
The businesses who donated prizes are: P&M Bathrooms Ltd, Premier Travel Halstead, Dorothy Perkins Halstead, Halstead Physiotherapy Clinic, Julian Cutters Hairdressers, Pink Magnolia Hairdressers, The Nail Bar, House of Beauty, Fleur De Lys Florists, Boots Halstead, Scenarios, The Bird in Hand Halstead, Diamanté & Dance Colchester, Maplestead Kennels, Cast a Memory Halstead, Looking After you Forever, Carly Sinclair beauty, Emma Carlisle Holistic Massage Therapist, Clara folding Book Art, Punky Clothing, Cheryl's Cakes, Brittania takeaway in Great Yeldham, Solar Halstead and Howard's Butchers.
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