DONATIONS in memory of 33-year-old breast cancer victim Souad Love have topped £2,000 in less than two weeks.

Souad, from Bridport, was found to have an aggressive form of the cancer when she demanded a second opinion after seeing an episode of TV hospital drama Holby City.

She died in June after a twoandahalf year fight against the disease.

Her husband Arroll is now raising money for the day unit at the Royal Marsden Hospital, London, where she was treated.

And after her story featured in the Bridport News readers have pulled together to help him raise the money she pledged to find to help other people battling cancer.

Mr Love said: "The reaction to her story has been fantastic and people have given generously. I have been stopped in the street by people who say they are being treated at the Marsden.

"It is a very emotive subject and one that stirs people. There are not many people you speak to who have not been touched by cancer. Souad wanted to help people in her situation - she was a kind and caring person - and this is what she wanted. I am really pleased."

Cheques and donations for the fund topped £600 in just one week and a street collection in Bridport raised more than £1,300, but money is still rolling in.

Mr Love, who has thanked the Bridport News and its readers for their support, said: "Most of the tins were filled to the top. I have been overwhelmed by people's generosity.

"When Souad was going for treatment at the day unit with people having chemotherapy it would break your heart listening to their stories. Anything we do to help will make a difference."

He said there are many people out there with stories like his wife's and it is vital everyone is checked properly and pushes for a second opinion if they are unhappy with their treatment.

Mr Love said: "I read an article in the Daily Mail about a young woman who was turned away by a hospital seven times and was not checked properly.

"In the end, after someone took up her case, she was checked, and by then the cancer was everywhere.

"It moved me, and I wish them well, but it is not just that case. You read it all the time."