The iconic Huer’s Hut in Newquay was lit up purple on Thursday night to shine a light on pancreatic cancer.
The Grade II listed building was illuminated on World Pancreatic
Cancer Day, as part of the annual Purple Lights for pancreatic cancer campaign. Throughout Pancreatic Cancer Awareness month, landmarks and homes across the UK and globe
Nearly 10,500 people are diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in the UK each year and shockingly, 50% die within three months of diagnosis.
The disease currently receives just 3% of UK cancer research funding, despite being the UK’s fifth biggest cancer killer.
Read more in next week's Newquay Voice.