Care for Cancer, a charity based at 1 Campsie Place in Omagh, has launched its annual Christmas draw. The draw will take place on Tuesday, December 15 at 1pm and will be streamed live on Facebook. Tickets cost £2 each or a book of three for £5 and must be returned by Monday, December 7.

All proceeds will go towards helping families living within a 26-mile radius of Omagh. Prizes donated by local businesses include £500, a £250 voucher, a designer glasses voucher and a luxury hamper.

Tickets are available from the charity's centre. They will also be sold at various outlets: Vivo in Dromore on Saturday, November 14; Dunnes Stores in Omagh on Thursday, November 19, Friday, November 20 and Saturday, November 21; McKeagney's Spar in Tempo on Friday, November 27; McGinn's Spar in Killyclogher on Saturday, November 28; SuperValu in Fintona on Sunday, November 29; Hamilton's Spar in Newtownstewart on Friday, December 4; and Classic Service Station in Omagh on Saturday, December 5.

The charity has provided support services to local people affected by cancer for 38 years. These include transport to hospital appointments, complementary therapies, counselling, provision of recliner chairs, a bra fitting service and a drop-in centre.

The centre is open Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 4pm and Friday 8.30am to 1pm. It can be contacted on 02882 246599. A spokesperson for the charity thanked the local community for its continued support.