THE mayor of Basingstoke and Deane is putting his best foot forward joining hundreds of other fundraisers.

Councillor Paul Frankum will be taking part in the 8.5 mile Moonlight Walk which is raising money for St Michael’s Hospice.

The charity is one which is close to the Mayors heart as his father died of cancer at the hospice as well as other family members, friends, councillors and council officers who have been affected by cancer.

Cllr Frankum said he is going to do the walk in memory of his father.

He said: “Like many people, I have lost family and friends to cancer, so it is a real privilege to take part in the Moonlight Walk in the 25th anniversary year of St Michael’s Hospice.

“I will be walking in memory of my father who passed in St Michael’s Hospice in 2011. Cancer took my grandfather and great-grandfather too and the hospice has cared for other councillors, colleagues and council staff.

“I would like to thank all the staff who made a very difficult time in my father’s final days so much easier. All the money I raise from the Moonlight Walk will go towards the running of this fantastic facility.”

The Moonlight Walk takes place on September 9 Starting from Porchester Square in Festival Place at 10pm.

Anybody wishing to support Cllr Frankum in his fundraising efforts can donate by visiting http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/paulfrankum.