Celebrity patrons urge public support for local cancer charity

Friday, 27 February 2015 00:00

Katie Melua second left, James Toseland third from right.

Local charity Manx Cancer Help has received some high profile help this week thanks to a celebrity couple.

James Toseland and Katie Melua are both patrons of the charity which has been in operation now for 32 years.

The former Superbike World Champion and the singer were on the Island highlighting the charity's work and the tough funding targets it needs to meet to ensure its continued operation.

Katie and James are urging the Manx public to now get behind the charity:

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