Neighbours should be there for one another, said the famous soap opera theme tune, and this special appeal certainly has been.

Catherine Millin, Huw Williams and Mansel Thomas, who lived within yards of each other in Meinciau Road, Mynyddygarreg, started fundraising after each had a cancer diagnosis.

As Apel Canser Ail Gyfle, Second Chance Cancer Appeal, they made their first presentation, a cheque for £2,500, to the South West Wales Cancer Centre (SWWCC), located at Swansea’s Singleton Hospital in 2004.

Over the years, Ail Gyfle has raised around £103,700. This has been shared between hospitals including Singleton and other cancer-related causes.

Sadly, the charity lost two of its three founding members, Catherine and Huw. And now it has made the difficult decision to call it a day.

Mansel was joined by charity secretary Janice Davies and chairman Gethin Davies to make the final donation of £3,700 to the SWWCC.

“We are proud of what we have achieved and would thank everyone who has supported Ail Gyfle over the years,” said Mansel.

“It has been a fascinating journey for such a small community but a journey that has made a contribution to the fight against cancer.”

The last two events the committee organised were a fashion show and a coffee morning.

Dr Russell Banner, consultant clinical oncologist and clinical lead at the SWWCC, said: “This donation will be used for ongoing research and support for cancer patients. We are truly grateful.”