HALTON MP Derek Twigg pledged his support for world cancer day yesterday.

He met representatives from four of the UK’s leading cancer charities who are working together to help transform the lives of millions of people affected by cancer.

Cancer Research UK, Breast Cancer Care, Anthony Nolan and the Movember Foundation are calling on people across Halton to show their support by wearing a unity band.

The unity band is made of two parts knotted together to represent strength in unity and the power of what can be achieved when people come together.

Mr Twigg said: “I’m calling on people in Halton to join me by wearing a unity band, making a donation or spreading the word on social media.

“Whether you want to celebrate people who have overcome cancer, show solidarity to those going through treatment or remember loved ones, world cancer day is a chance to get involved and help reduce the impact of cancer on future generations.”

The unity bands are available from each charity in their own colours at worldcancerday.co.uk for a suggested donation of £2.

All proceeds will go towards the charities’ individual research projects and support services.

Collectively the four charities support millions of people every year through their individual work in the prevention, detection, treatment and support of those affected by cancer.

Money raised from the unity bands will fund breakthroughs in scientific research, save and improve the lives of people with blood cancers, provide high quality care, support and information for people with breast cancer and fund research and support services to tackle prostate and testicular cancer.