A leukaemia sufferer is going on a holiday of a lifetime after hundreds of pounds was raised for him from a summer fair.

Craig Mills, 12, from West Worthing, was diagnosed with chronic myloid leukaemia in October.

When his grandmother, Doreen Northfield, a resident at Compton Court in Rustington, told the housing scheme's warden Chris Griffin about Craig he organised a fund-raising fair.

The fair had a variety of stalls including clothes, toys, books, cakes, bric-a-brac, a tombola and a raffle, with prizes donated by local residents and businesses.

It raised £848, which will go towards Craig's first holiday abroad a trip to Florida.

Chris said: "When I heard from Craig's grandmother about his plight I was determined to do something to help him. I would like to thank everyone who helped at the fair and who donated items.

"It went so well we have got plans to hold further fund-raising events at Compton Court in the future."

No date has been set for the holiday for Craig, who is waiting for a bone marrow transplant to help fight his leukaemia and is registered with the Anthony Nolan Trust.

For more information on becoming a bone marrow donor, call the trust's regional office on 0208 2864561.