A GIANT dog has joined in the mission to raise as much money as possible for Cancer Research UK.

Eleven-year-old Leah Pike drummed up more than £1,500 at a charity coffee morning and now her nan, Linda, has done her bit to help out.

Linda, who works at Newton Abbot’s Country Table, decided to raffle off a giant cuddly dog in a bid to add to the impressive total.

Some £200 was raised through the raffle and the dog was won by Steve Smart, who runs The Barn – right next door to the cafe!

Linda – who is pictured with Nikki Brine and Jemma Pike – said the day went really well and everyone had a good time.