AN event to raise funds for lifesaving treatment for a youngster battling against cancer has been hailed a “fantastic” success.

The bring-and-buy sale at Essendon Village Hall made �1,404 for the Jamie Inglis Appeal.

Organised by Essendon Women’s Institute, the event was in aid of Jamie, four, who has neuroblastoma stage four – a cancer of nerve cells – and needs �250,000 for lifesaving treatment in the USA.

A spokeswoman for the event said: “The appeal is backed by soldier Mark Bembrick [of Brickfield, Hatfield] because Jamie, who lives in Dusseldorf, is the son of Mark’s friend – also serving with the British Army in Germany.

“Most of the villagers turned up to the event, around 80 people in total, and people were very kind.

“On the day Matt Little did over three hours riding to raise cash, it was fantastic.”

She added: “Mark is over the moon with the amount raised and has informed Jamie’s mum and dad who are absolutely delighted.

“We would like to thank everybody in Essendon.

“Without their help it would not have been possible.”

So far the appeal has raised nearly �231,000.

If you would like to make a donation visit www.justgiving.com/mark-bembrick or www.justgiving.com/jamie-appeal