A PROPERTY negotiator is making strides in his campaign to raise money for children with cancer – and his Knutsford work team are behind him every step of the way.

Howard Leach, 22, from Over Peover, has pledged to run the London Marathon this spring in aid of Children with Cancer UK.

His colleagues at Stuart Rushton and Co, on Princess Street, are supporting Howard’s efforts and have organised the Run for their Lives Charity Ball at the Mere Golf and Spa Resort to boost funds.

The black-tie event will take place on February 21 and will include a glass of champagne on arrival, a three course meal, live band and DJ. Manchester Key 103 DJ Darren Proctor will be hosting the event and a host of goodies will be auctioned off on the night.

“Stuart Rushton & Co have been amazing with this from the beginning – their funding has made the event possible and really helped get this whole project off the ground,” said Howard.

“There is a real mix of people going. We have some families who have had children with cancer attending and they are going to say a few words on the night about how Children with Cancer helped them.

“It will be a fun-filled evening for all but the money raised will make such a difference to children in our country who really need it, and that is what it is all about.”

Children with Cancer UK is a leading national children's charity dedicated to the fight against all childhood cancers.

Their funds not only go into research to help find cures and medicines but they also pay directly to hospital wards that deal specially with terminally ill children and help pay for the man power and equipment they need to really make a difference.

“Cancer is something that affects the lives of many people but when it is found in a child there is nothing more devastating,” added Howard, who has been training for April’s marathon since June.

“I think having this charity behind me is as much motivation as anyone could need and I will make sure I do my very best and do the charity proud.”

Tables of ten at the Run for their Lives Charity Ball are being offered at £650. To secure a table, call Howard on 01565 653049 or email howard@srushton.co.uk.