PEOPLE across Worcestershire are being asked to put the kettle on to help fund life-saving research.

Cancer Research UK is encouraging people to sign up for a free fundraising pack today and host a coffee morning any time until the end of May.

The official coffee morning takes place on Thursday April 6.

Paula Young, Cancer Research UK spokesperson for Worcestershire said: "Signing up for a Cancer Research UK Coffee Morning is a piece of cake

"We are encouraging everyone in Worcestershire to host a coffee morning and ask guests to donate in exchange for a drink, snack and chat.

"We all love a good brew and taking time out of the office or home for elevenses is a great way to catch up with friends and colleagues.

"Every donation made will help save lives by funding research to accelerate the charity’s progress in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

"Cancer survival has doubled since the early 1970s and Cancer Research UK’s work has been at the heart of that progress, but every step our doctors, nurses and scientists take relies on donations from the public and the tireless fundraising of our supporters.

"We hope everyone in Worcestershire will join us by hosting a Cancer Research UK Coffee Morning so we can beat cancer sooner."

Every day, 83 people are diagnosed with cancer in the Worcestershire and West Midlands region.

The coffee mornings can be held at home, in the office, at school or in the local community, with people making a donation to attend.

The Cancer Research UK Coffee Morning fundraising pack contains everything supporters need to plan their coffee morning, including posters, balloons, recipe suggestions and fundraising ideas.

For more information, visit www.cruk.org/coffeemorning