A TERMINALLY ill cancer patient raised money for charity in a bid to leave a legacy for those who suffer from the disease.

When David Gains, 30, was diagnosed with stage four liver cancer in 2014, doctors gave him about a year to live.

Since then, the ex-Great Baddow High School pupil, who also has cerebral palsy, has fundraised tirelessly for Macmillan’s Cancer Support – so far drumming up £38,000.

An avid cricketer, he has held a series of fundraisers with Little Baddow and Woodham Mortimore cricket clubs – with whom he is a member.

Mr Gains, who has now retired from cricket due to illness, told how his latest and last event, held at Little Baddow Cricket Club on Monday (August 29), raised a total of £6,000.

He said: “It will be my last ever game because of my illness.

“It was an emotional day, not just for me but for everyone.

“About 200 people attended and I couldn’t have wished for a better day. We sold about 150 programmes which was amazing.

“I would like to give thanks to everyone who attended, and I would like to give special thanks to my coach David Lucy, and Nathan and Lucy Hayman who have attended every fundraiser I have held.”

The day included a cricket tournament, barbecue, bar and raffle.

Last week, Mr Gains, who lives in Daisy Court, Springfield, told the Weekly News how facing death has inspired him to live the last 15 months to their fullest.

A Macmillan spokesman said: “It’s because of the amazing fundraising efforts of people like David that Macmillan can continue supporting people living with cancer.”