If you follow Cannon Hall Farm, there is a good chance you will know Farmer Ruth.

Whether you have met her on the farm, watched her caring for the animals online, or simply seen the warmth and dedication she brings to her work, you will know that Ruth is a very special part of the Cannon Hall Farm family.

Recently, Ruth and her family received devastating news. Her husband, Dave, has been diagnosed with stage 4 terminal cancer and is currently undergoing intensive treatment, including daily chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

It is incredibly difficult to know what to say at a time like this. Ruth, Dave and their two sons are facing an unimaginably difficult period, with so much uncertainty about what the future may hold.

As supporters who have followed and supported Cannon Hall Farm, we wanted to do something to show Ruth and her family that there is a huge community of people thinking of them and standing behind them.

We have therefore set up this fundraiser for anyone who knows Ruth personally, has come to know her through Cannon Hall Farm, or simply wants to send their love and support to a family going through an incredibly difficult time.

The money raised will be there for Ruth and her family to use in whatever way helps them most in the months ahead. Our hope is simply that it can ease some of the pressures they are facing and help give them the freedom to focus on what matters most: being together, spending precious time as a family and making memories.

Ruth is being supported by her family, friends, colleagues and the team at Cannon Hall Farm, but we know there are many more people in the wider Cannon Hall Farm community who will want the opportunity to show that they care too.

There is no expectation on anyone to give more than they can afford. Every donation, every share and every message of support will mean something.

Thank you for reading, for sharing, and for standing behind Ruth, Dave and their boys at such a difficult time.