A new fundraising effort for Cancer Support Suffolk should see hundreds of dogs and their owners gather at Ipswich's Christchurch Park next month.

The charity will be holding a Christmas fundraising fancy dress-themed Dog Walk at the park on December 8.

The funds raised will help Cancer Support Suffolk to continue supporting the residents of the county before, during and after cancer.

You can register your four-legged friend through the Cancer Support Suffolk website for only £5 and all proceeds will go towards helping the charity to continue supporting local residents of Suffolk. 

The charity is encouraging dog owners to dress up their dogs in Christmas-themed outfits and take a stroll around Christchurch Park in Ipswich.

The event has been sponsored by Skinners and supported by Stuart McBurney, who is heavily involved with the Southwold Sausage Dog walks, to help the event become a huge success.

Mark Murphy is ready for the arrival of Santa Paws.Mark Murphy is ready for the arrival of Santa Paws. (Image: Charlotte Bond)

Mark Murphy, CEO of Cancer Support Suffolk, said: "This is going to be a such a fun day; I hope as many people as possible turn up with their dogs in Christmas fancy dress. The owners can dress up too if they like.

"The morning will include various food and drink trucks and other animal related stands, the perfect time for you to do some Christmas shopping for your furry friends!"

Ben Skinner, director at Skinners, said: "Skinners are delighted to be attending Santa Paws at Christchurch Park this year.

"It is a pleasure to be supporting Cancer Support Suffolk, a brilliant charity doing excellent work for a very worthwhile cause.

"Being a Suffolk family business, supporting local families is something we are proud to do. We look forward to sharing the Christmas festivities with you and your dogs!'

Stuart McBurney said: "I was proud and pleased to get the call from Mark Murphy to offer my advice and assistance with Santa Paws.

"I’ve known about Cancer Support Suffolk for a little while now and they do some amazing work.

"We created the biggest dog walk in Europe with our Southwold sausage walk and I’m pleased to be supporting an all-breed walk in the prestigious venue of Christchurch Park."