Video: Hundreds turn up to support Liam Buckley’s wacky hat and hair party

The aim of the night was to raise money for Weston Park Hospital Cancer Charity in Sheffield, which is where Liam is being treated for bowel cancer.
By Catherine Hancock
Published 25th Nov 2014, 10:32 BST
22 year old Liam Buckley from Worksop, who has incurable Bowel Cancer, is pictured with family & Friends, at North Notts Arena, Worksop. A Fundraiser for West Park Hospital, with many of those present Wearing Fancy Hats & Wigs, for Charity. NWGU 22-11-14 Hats, Liam Buckley & family, L/R Janet & Darren Buckley, Liams Mum & dad, Younger brother Adam (14), Sister Emma, and Liam Buckley22 year old Liam Buckley from Worksop, who has incurable Bowel Cancer, is pictured with family & Friends, at North Notts Arena, Worksop. A Fundraiser for West Park Hospital, with many of those present Wearing Fancy Hats & Wigs, for Charity. NWGU 22-11-14 Hats, Liam Buckley & family, L/R Janet & Darren Buckley, Liams Mum & dad, Younger brother Adam (14), Sister Emma, and Liam Buckley
22 year old Liam Buckley from Worksop, who has incurable Bowel Cancer, is pictured with family & Friends, at North Notts Arena, Worksop. A Fundraiser for West Park Hospital, with many of those present Wearing Fancy Hats & Wigs, for Charity. NWGU 22-11-14 Hats, Liam Buckley & family, L/R Janet & Darren Buckley, Liams Mum & dad, Younger brother Adam (14), Sister Emma, and Liam Buckley

On the evening there was live music from the Dukes and Showbitz, an auction and buffet.

Local businesses joined in and supported the community by donating raffle prizes.

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Some of the prizes included a rug from Priory Carpets, a signed cricket bat from when England played Australia, a day at Newmarket races and a spa day.

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22 year old Liam Buckley from Worksop, who has incurable Bowel Cancer, is pictured with family & Friends, at North Notts Arena, Worksop. A Fundraiser for West Park Hospital, with many of those present Wearing Fancy Hats & Wigs, for Charity. NWGU 22-11-14 Hats, Liam Buckley & family, L/R Janet & Darren Buckley, Liams Mum & dad, Younger brother Adam (14), Sister Emma, and Liam Buckley22 year old Liam Buckley from Worksop, who has incurable Bowel Cancer, is pictured with family & Friends, at North Notts Arena, Worksop. A Fundraiser for West Park Hospital, with many of those present Wearing Fancy Hats & Wigs, for Charity. NWGU 22-11-14 Hats, Liam Buckley & family, L/R Janet & Darren Buckley, Liams Mum & dad, Younger brother Adam (14), Sister Emma, and Liam Buckley
22 year old Liam Buckley from Worksop, who has incurable Bowel Cancer, is pictured with family & Friends, at North Notts Arena, Worksop. A Fundraiser for West Park Hospital, with many of those present Wearing Fancy Hats & Wigs, for Charity. NWGU 22-11-14 Hats, Liam Buckley & family, L/R Janet & Darren Buckley, Liams Mum & dad, Younger brother Adam (14), Sister Emma, and Liam Buckley

Janet, Liam’s mum said: “Lots of people turned up on the night, we had 227 people altogether with some fantastic head wear, which helped us raised £2293.83.”

“We all had a great night and we would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who supported us.”

“Liam really enjoyed it, he is a bit tired now so resting at home.”

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Anyone who was unable to attend the night but still wishes to make a donation to the charity can do so by visiting:www.justgiving.com/liambuckley92

Brave Liam Buckley vows to keep on raising money for Weston Park Hospital despite being told he has terminal bowel cancer

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