MORE than £5,000 has already been donated to help send a mum-of-two to Texas for potentially life-saving treatment.

Nic Kinley, who is originally from Great Sankey, appeared in the Warrington Guardian two weeks ago after she was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour in May last year.

The pioneering treatment in America has been described as her only hope after doctors said nothing more could be done in the UK.

More than £2,000 has been donated through a Paypal account set up by Nic and her husband-to-be Ceri Morgan while Nic’s mum Helen has collected cheques worth more than £3,300 from community groups and friends in Warrington.

Ceri said: “It’s really heartwarming to have so many lovely messages and offers of help.

“So many people have offered to raise money whether it’s running races, cycle rides or having their head shaved.”

Small groups of people on the internet have criticised the treatment in Houston, which in total will cost £200,000 while an initial £30,000 is needed but Ceri added they have been given no other option.

The 43-year-old said: “I don’t think people realise how much we have looked into the treatment and spoken to people who it has worked for.”

Nic’s cause received a boost last week when singer Peter Andre gave his backing to the campaign.

Fundraiser and friend Brenda Grixti met him at an event in Downing Street and said he had offered his help.

Ceri added: “Peter told Brenda he would love to help with the campaign.

“It’s been brilliant to get some celebrity backing like that.”

A writer on TV programme Shameless and Stone Roses band member Ian Brown have also donated prizes for a charity auction to be held at a fundraising ball at The Halliwell Jones Stadium in April.

To help, visit nicsroadto recovery.co.uk or search for her Facebook site.