FUND RAISERS determined to help Bournemouth mum Sheila Kelly's fight for life have raised a staggering £37,000.

Sheila and her family have been inundated with offers of help since she revealed she has terminal cancer and wants to undergo Stereotactic Radiotherapy.

The treatment has been used successfully in the UK, US and Europe but Sheila, from Southbourne, is unable to access it without raising £60,000 to fund it.

She has undergone a catalogue of operations and treatments, including taking part in a clinical trial which almost killed her, since being diagnosed with a kidney tumour five years ago.

The 50-year-old, who has two daughters, Hannah, 20, and 17-year-old Niamh, has declared she is "not ready to lie down and die" and added: "I am not giving up on my precious life."

Since launching a fund raising page in October last year, £37,000 has been raised and there are more events planned to push towards the total.

Events have included a concert at Trinity Methodist Church which raised £3,825, a quiz night at Ludo Lounge which raised £659 and a dinner and auction at Street Eats in Bournemouth which brought in £3,600.

There have also been bring and buy sales, pamper evenings, raffles, yoga event and a mince pie and mulled wine evening. Local hairdressers also donated their tips.

Saturday March 2 will see a wellness day at Trinity Methodist Church with details available by calling 07789 861501.

There will also be a dinner dance event at the Village Hotel on Saturday March 16 and anyone interested should call 07905469540.

Daughter Hannah said: "Lots of wonderful people have held events for mum. If anyone would like to donate or has any fundraising ideas, then please get in touch. Every single penny counts."

Sheila was first diagnosed five years ago and had major surgery. After the operation she was told the cancer was gone and she raised thousands of pounds for kidney cancer charities by holding vintage afternoon teas in her garden.

But a routine check in January 2017 revealed numerous tumours and life since then has been a rollercoaster of hospital stays and numerous related health issues.

Tragically both of Sheila’s parents and her brother have died since her original diagnosis.

Anyone who would like to help or donate should go to gofundme.com/letshelpsheila