Dancers hit the floor for York Against Cancer

Breast cancer survivor Nicola Gant and husband Andy are dancing for joy after raising more than £1,000 for our charity.

Qualified dance teacher Andy and Nicola, York branch director of homecare service Bluebird Care, made the money by holding their second Come Dancing event in aid of York Against Cancer.

Almost 100 people went along to Melodie Park, Wigginton Road, enjoying a jive lesson before taking to the floor in earnest.

A raffle boosted funds, as did an auction of signed photos from stars of TV’s Strictly Come Dancing.

Altogether Nicola and Andy managed to raise an impressive £1,002, comfortably beating the £725 they made at their inaugural event last year.

“We were really pleased with how the evening went,” said Nicola. “We had people wanting to buy tickets right up to the day of the dance, so it was very popular!”

Julie Russell, our general manager, said: “People love Strictly, so this is a great way for them to have a go themselves while raising money for us.

“I’m really touched that Nicola and Andy wanted to hold this event, especially since Nicola has recovered from cancer herself.”

Bluebird Care (York) has raised thousands for good causes over the years.  At work, the team offers a range of services from shopping and companionship to full personal care, including live-in help