Macmillan Cancer Support is challenging Wirral to Go Sober for October.

Last year 1,523 ‘Soberheroes’ from Merseyside signed up to the challenge, raising more than £50,000 to fund more than 1,700 hours of support from Macmillan nurses.

Around 8,500 people in Merseyside are diagnosed with cancer each year and since the campaign began in 2013, more than 188,000 people across the country have taken part in the fundraising challenge, raising the grand total to more than £10 million.

Area Fundraising Manager at Macmillan Cancer Support, Christine Hadfield, said: “Go Sober for October is a fundraising challenge with a difference.

“You don’t often get the chance to raise money for charity by not doing something, so this year we’re asking the people of Merseyside to think about what a month without alcohol could do for them.

“Whatever your motivation for getting involved – health, wealth or happiness – all you need to do is dig out your willpower and register on the website.

“You’ll not only be doing something amazing for people affected by cancer, but also for yourself.”

Macmillan provides support to people who are suffering with cancer to get the right care they need to fight the illness.

To become a Soberhero sign up online www.gosober.org.uk.