Great Oaks Hospice has received a funding boost to the tune of £10,000.

Mark Dawson, from Worrall Hill in Lydbrook, presented the cheque at Worrall Hill AFC to the Forest of Dean Hospice in memory of his brother Ian.

Mark said: “Ian was diagnosed with gall bladder cancer and only had it for a short time before he died in September 2014.

“He was in a hospice near Warwick and we wanted to raise money originally for a palliative care hospice, but after talking to Great Oaks, we decided to fundraise for them as they offer palliative care in people’s homes.”

Debbie Hutchinson, fundraiser at Great Oaks, said: “We’re very grateful to Mark and will use the money towards the refurbishment of one of the hospice’s sitting rooms.”

To find out more about events coming up to raise funds for the hospice, including a Moonlight Walk on June 8, visit www.great-oaks.org.uk