FRIENDS of a much-loved Flintshire man who tragically lost his battle with cancer have raised vital funds in his memory.
The Griffin pub, in Mold, organised a charity walk and a fun day at the pub in memory of Stephen 'Ste' Langford.
The 44-year-old, who used to run the old Dolphin Pub in Mold, sadly lost his three-year battle with facial cancer in March this year.
On July 6, there was be a sponsored walk from The Griffin Inn to Moel Famau and back.
The fun day, held at the pub on July 13, included a pool competition, bouncy castle, karaoke, kids' DJ, food, a raffle and more.
Pub-goer Pam Youd even braved the shave to help raise more money.
Both events raised over £2,600 - which is going to the North West Cancer Research centre in Liverpool.
Clare Huxley, who helped to organise the event, said: "Stephen was a real character, he was really well known and liked in the town. He would do anything for anyone.
"Stephen is sadly missed by all his family and friends and the only thing we could do was to help the cancer charity that looked after him. He battled hard with the disease but unfortunately couldn't make it."
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She added "We've been overwhelmed by the response to the charity day and how much we've raised. We're so thankful to the all the businesses that donated raffle prizes and our amazing volunteers; Stacey Richardson, Angela Vaughan, Debbie Miller, Amy Healy, Charlie Williams, Glyn Topley, Claire Victoria and Richard Morton.
"We've not just raised money, but also awareness of this horrible disease."
Across the UK, around 12,000 people are diagnosed with head and neck cancer each year, making it the eighth most common cancer in this country. Head and neck cancer is the 10th most common cancer in North Wales.
Over the last decade, head and neck cancer rates have increased by a quarter.
North West Cancer Research is the only charity dedicated to tackling cancer across the North West and North Wales. Since 2000, it has funded more than £50million of world-class research to pave the way for a cancer-free future.
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