The parents of a schoolboy battling Hodgkin’s lymphoma say they are “humbled” by a fundraising bash being held to help pay for a much-needed holiday.

Charlie Yeates, 15, was first diagnosed with the form of cancer in December 2009 before going into remission four months later.

But a new lump was found in the youngster’s neck in December and he is currently undergoing a third of four rounds of chemotherapy.

On Saturday, the Papermakers Arms, Roden Street, Ilford, is holding a 1970s bash.

A raffle and auction – which will include a signed West Ham football shirt and tickets to this year’s Open at the Sandwich golf course – will, it is hoped, bring in hundreds of pounds to give the family a holiday.

Charlie’s dad Steve, who drinks at the Papermakers Arms, said: “I’m in awe of what’s being done We’re so humbled by it.”

Money has already been raised for the cause, with Saturday’s event the idea of family friend Zeyner.

John Allsopp, managing director of Green Therm Mechanical Services, where Steve works, and the Papermakers Arms owner Jack Patel have both helped make the fundraiser a reality.

Charlie, who goes to Jo Richardson Community School in Dagenham, said: “I’m shocked [by the fundraiser]. I didn’t expect people to care.”

The event kicks off at 7.30pm on Saturday.