A CLEETHORPES mum suffering from cancer has said a heartfelt thanks to Grimsby Telegraph readers.
They have raised around £15,000 through charity events for Amy Jackson and her family to enjoy their first holiday abroad and family outings.
Amy, 27, of Sussex Street, will undergo an operation at the Diana, Princess Of Wales Hospital next month.
It is her latest treatment for breast cancer, which was diagnosed three years ago.
She had already undergone a mastectomy, prior to the spread of the illness.
Grimsby Telegraph readers responded with a host of fund raising events including a wig walk in Cleethorpes, a sponsored walk up Mount Snowdon and disco nights.
Amy fulfilled one of her ambitions to marry Scott Jackson and she is looking forward to their first anniversary in April.
Their honeymoon was in Majorca in September, which was their first family holiday abroad.
The couple also took their children and friends to Disney On Ice at Sheffield Arena in November.
The arena owners had read the story of Amy's battle with cancer and gave them free tickets.
There, the children, Kacey, 7, Declan, 6, and Connor, 3, met Mickey Mouse and the other stars.
Amy said: "It was a great night and we are all really grateful to Disney On Ice and the Motorpoint Arena Sheffield.
"The kids all loved it. It was so good we have booked to go again at Leeds later this year when it will have the theme of Frozen. The children are already planning what outfits to wear and Kacey wants to be a princess."
She thanked The Spider's Web, Casablanca club, Jack O'Clubs, Birds Eye club, The Wine Pipe and The Empire pubs for hosting charity events.
Connor's nursery Whizz Kids, in Freeman Street, also held a pyjama day and sold cakes in aid of Amy's fund.
She said most of the money donated by readers had gone to pay for the couple's wedding at the Oaklands and the honeymoon in Majorca.
The family has also visited Legoland, Cadbury's World and Center Parcs and travelled on The Polar Express.
She also treasures the photos of her birthday party at The Coach House, in Humberston, where friend Becky arranged for a special birthday cake.
Amy said: "Everyone has been more than generous. I can't thank them enough. Without their support we would not have had the holiday or outings. They have been special family times and created a lot of memories."
She added: "The support from my family and friends has been brilliant."
She thanked her mother-in-law Debbie Jackson and friend Becky Mussell. She said: "Scott has been a diamond throughout all this."
Amy is also looking forward to taking her some of her family and friends to see One Direction in October.
