THROUGHOUT his life Paul Hudson was a man who never stopped giving to others.

He worked tirelessly for charities on the Fylde raising money and was known for his big heart and wonderful sense of humour.

Typical of the kind of wacky stunts Paul got involved in was the sponsored bed-push he did for Trinity Hospice from Fleetwood to Southport!

Yet when he contracted cancer of the blood two-and-a-half years ago, his continued love for life and others became an inspiration to all around him.

When Paul died at the age of 47 this August in Blackpool Victoria Hospital's haematology unit, he was so missed by everyone that it was decided to rename the unit's fundraising efforts after him.

The Paul Hudson Memorial Appeal was born and his brothers John and Richard Hudson were so inspired by the way he had coped with his illness they decided to get fully involved with fundraising.

On November 9, they are holding a charity quiz night in the Wyre lounge at Marine Hall and on November 23 they are holding a Grand Charity Night starring a host of artists including Stanley Accrington, Les Barker, the Alan Bell Band, Eddie & Bruce, Pat Ryan & Ken Howard, Jim Smith, Thistle and Rob Wilson.

All money raised is for equipment to help the haematology unit where Paul was cared for.

John, who lives in Pheasantwood Drive, Fleetwood, said: "Paul never complained once during the whole time he was ill, but kept on smiling and joking with everyone.

"He never lost his own unique sense of humour, even when they told him he only had a week to live. He went out of his way to cheer up other people in the hospital who were finding things difficult.

"The fundraising is something Richard and I can do to help. We can't bring Paul back but with new equipment and more research somebody else who becomes ill like Paul might not have to die."

ZTickets for the November 23 concert are available from the Marine Hall Booking Office and are priced at £4.50 (concessions £3.50).

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