Charity fundraising group winding down operations

The charity has been running since 2009 after it was founded by Irene Haycock

A Jersey-based team who raise funds for a charity helping children diagnosed with cancer is winding down its operation.

The Teenager Cancer Trust Jersey was founded by Irene Haycock in 2009 after her son Calvin was diagnosed with the disease aged 14.

The group has raised £2.5m over the last 15 years but said it had decided it was time to bring their work to an end.

A spokesperson for the charity said the group had gone "above and beyond" with their efforts and they wanted to reassure young cancer patients in Jersey they would still receive the support and care they needed.

'Huge difference'

Ms Haycock said: "I could never have imagined that we could have achieved so much.

"From a small volunteering committee who have been outstanding in their support and commitment, we have raised an incredible £2.5m.

"This has made a huge difference to teenagers in Jersey who have experienced cancer.

"I have met some of the most amazing and courageous people along the way and I hope that support on the island continues to enable the charity to provide the best services to young people who experience cancer now and in the future."

'Work will live on'

Kate Collins, Teenage Cancer Trust's chief executive, said the charity was grateful for the "absolutely outstanding" support the Jersey appeal had provided.

Ms Collins said: "The Jersey appeal’s support has made a huge difference to young people with cancer and their impact will live on."

Helen Farquharson, senior relationship manager at the Teenage Cancer Trust, said the charity would still provide care and support for young patients in Jersey.

She added volunteering and support opportunities were open for people in Jersey who wanted to help the charity.

"The group is winding down it's fundraising operations, but their work and our work will live on and we'd love people in Jersey to carry on being involved," Ms Farquharson said.