A CHARITABLE eight-year-old girl has raised hundreds of pounds by holding a bake sale for a woman who has been diagnosed with bowel cancer.

Erin Kearney, the daughter of Gordon Kearny, managing director of Fiducia Wealth, organised a fundraising initiative to help a mother of three get treatment for stage four bowel cancer.

Harwich and Manningtree Standard: Fundraising - Erin at her cake stallFundraising - Erin at her cake stall (Image: Steve Hunt)

Harwich and Manningtree Standard: Sale -8-year-old presents treats for saleSale -8-year-old presents treats for sale (Image: Steve Hunt)

The determined young fundraiser from Dedham organised a cake stall, to collect donations for Electra Coxr.

The eight-year-old received distressing news about her dad's colleague, a vibrant 36-year-old mother of four, who is fighting a battle against bowel cancer.

With the limitations of UK treatments, Electra's only glimmer of hope lies in receiving immunotherapy treatment in Japan.

Harwich and Manningtree Standard: Happy - Erin and her friend, Belle, managed the stallHappy - Erin and her friend, Belle, managed the stall (Image: Steve Hunt)

Understanding the urgency of the situation, Erin felt compelled to take action and make a meaningful impact on Electra's life.

Armed with an unwavering determination and an array of delicious baked goods, Erin enlisted the invaluable support of her mother, Annalisa Kearney, who helped bake batch after batch of delicious cakes.

Harwich and Manningtree Standard: Cakes - Erin and Belle serving cakes to the customersCakes - Erin and Belle serving cakes to the customers (Image: Steve Hunt)

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With her trusted friend Belle by her side, Erin spent several hours at the bustling stall, engaging with passersby to try her desserts. 

The Dedham community responded with an outpouring of goodwill and generosity, as pedestrians flocked to the enchanting cake stall, enticed by the mouthwatering treats on offer.

Harwich and Manningtree Standard: Treats - sweet deserts raised over £300 for the mother of four's treatmentTreats - sweet deserts raised over £300 for the mother of four's treatment (Image: Steve Hunt)

The result of the young fundraiser's noble efforts exceeded all expectations, as an astounding £300 was raised.

The funds collected will be directed towards Electra Cox's journey to Japan for life-saving immunotherapy treatment.

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While not a definitive cure, immunotherapy gives hope to Electra and assures her the best chance to win her fight against bowel cancer.

Harwich and Manningtree Standard: Serving - Erin and Belle raised astonishing £300 for Electra's treatmentServing - Erin and Belle raised astonishing £300 for Electra's treatment (Image: Steve Hunt)

To donate towards Electra's campaign to access life-saving treatment in Japan, visit gofundme.com/f/electras-cancer-care.