THE parents of a mum-of-two from Oakdale who is battling cancer have thanked the public for their support in topping her £10,000 fundraising target.

Louise Bosley, 31, has been diagnosed with a rare type of cancer called neuroendocrine carcinoma, which she is receiving chemotherapy and other treatment for.

Her mum and dad, Lorraine and Rae, decided to set up a Crowdfunder website to help their daughter pay for her travel and medical costs to hospital and appealed for the public's help in reaching the amount, which stands at £10,480.

Due to the nature of the website, which sees people pledge to give a certain amount, which is only taken from their account when the target is met, means that if they had not managed to collect £10,000, they would have lost all of the money.

Lorraine posted a message on their Crowdfunder website, which reads: "I had no doubt that we would reach it because I know you are all very special people who care enough to donate to help Louise and her family."

Events organised in aid of Louise, who is a partner to John and mum to Rachel, 12, and Rhys, nine, include a night at the dogs, sponsored swims, an evening of mediumship and a fun Thai boxing bootcamp.

Lorraine previously thanked the doctors and nurses and both Poole and Bournemouth Hospital, donations made by Bournemouth Echo readers and their family and friends.

More at Crowdfunder.co.uk/help-louise-bosley-fight-cancer