A north-east cancer survivor will again light up the skies against the disease to raise money for a local charity.
Cuminestown man John Burdon launched a massive appeal for Ucan and Aberdeen Royal Infimary last year after beating bladder cancer,
And this year, the 62-year-old is hoping the fireworks display will raise even more while also bringing fresh hope to others diagnosed with the disease.
As well as the display, there will be fair rides, food stalls and competitions at the New Deer Showground on October 24.
Last year’s event attracted almost 4,000 visitors to the area with money raised being used to support Ucan’s efforts to bring a robotic surgery machine to ARI.
“The spectacular is set to return,” Mr Burdon said last night.
“With this year’s additional attractions, the event is expected to raise even more funds for Ucan, the north-east’s local urological cancer charity.
“100% of donations on the night go to Ucan – the charity who spearheaded the acquisition of the first robotic surgery machine in Scotland.”
One in five women and one in three men are diagnosed with urological cancer every year, and Ucan provides support for both patients and their families in dealing with the disease.
In August, the robotic surgery machine at ARI treated its first patients.
NHS Grampian introduced the Robotic-Assisted Surgical System (RASS) following a £2.5million fundraising campaign by Ucan, which was boosted by a £1million donation by the Scottish Government.
The RASS is being used in the hospital to carry out minimally invasive procedures for conditions including prostate, bowel, rectal and gynaecological cancers.
Doctors hope the new method will allow patients to recover more quickly and spare them from suffering the side-effects of a major operation.
Gates for Fireworks Against Cancer will open at 4.30pm for an 8pm display.