A special needs teacher is organising a “graffiti jam” with more than 40 street artists from across the world in support of Cancer Research UK.

Charlie Pugh, 32, from Gloucester Road, Kingston, launched the Battle Cancer Graffiti Jam in support of his girlfriend April Chitty, 27, who recently had breast cancer diagnosed.

Surrey Comet:

Charlie Pugh is organising the event in support of his girlfriend April Chitty

Mr Pugh said: “I wanted to do something, but I wasn’t sure what.

“Painting is something I do and something I love. It gives me a voice – it’s loud, everyone can see it and it says ‘listen to me’.”

The event will be held on Sunday, July 5, in Leake Street, Waterloo, 10.30am to 5pm. To donate, visit justgiving.com/battlecancer