Party to pay for James’s treatment

More than £22,000 has already been generated to pay for treatment at a clinic in Germany that he hopes will slow the spread of the disease.

Brothers Scott and Luke Jacobs are holding a party at their restaurant, Bottelinos, on Friday in a bid to boost that figure.

Scott said: “I’ve known James for around four or five years. He’s a great guy and I know for a fact that if any of his friends were in the position he is he would help out.”

The brothers decided on the event because they had plenty of space at the restaurant. “It would be a waste for us not to do something.”

“Initially we wanted a party with just a few drinks to raise awareness and any profit on the bar would go to him.”

But the small party has taken off because of the overwhelming support shown by people in the town.

“Some of the comments and donations have been amazing,” he said. Friends, family and complete strangers had offered encouragement and help.

“People have been touched by his story, especially him being so young. They just wanted to give a little or a lot.”

“DJ’s rang offering to do sets, acoustic musicians contacted Scott to offering to play for the event.

“These are people coming to me, they are offering their skills to me. It just shows people care.” he said.

Raffle prizes also started to appear, from tickets to Swindon Town games to memorabilia. One friend has even offered a three-night stay in an apartment in Marbella, which will be up for auction on the night.

James, of Westlea, was diagnosed with testicular cancer in 2014. He underwent operations and chemotherapy, getting the all-clear.

But after a seizure, which almost cost him his eyesight, he was told the cancer had spread to his brain and was inoperable.

As a last resort he decided to try alternative treatment in Germany. He is currently being treated there but faces a £30,000 medical bill.

Between 300 and 400 people are expected at Bottelinos tomorrow from 7pm. Tickets cost £5.