MONEY has been pouring in to an appeal launched to help a father with terminal cancer have a chance to watch his children grow up.

Michele Ammolla and his wife Georgina say they have been overwhelmed by the support they have had.

Family and friends are trying to raise £200,000 to cover the cost of pioneering immunotherapy treatment which could prolong Mr Ammolla’s life.

More than £14,000 has been raised in less than a month so far and money is continuing to come in.

The 44-year-old, from Parham Road, Findon Valley, Worthing, was diagnosed last year with colorectal cancer which has since spread to his lungs and liver.

He has already been through chemotherapy and radiation therapy which was followed by surgery in November.

Mr Ammolla’s consultant has now told him his best option is immunotherapy treatment using the drug Keytruda, which is still at a trial stage.

This works by targeting specific cancer cells and has already shown positive results.

Mr Ammolla could potentially get on to a trial for the drug but this is not guaranteed and fewer than 300 people around the world are being accepted for it.

Even if he is successful, only half of those on the trial would actually receive the drug.

Another option is to pay privately for the treatment and avoid the “Russian roulette” involved with a trial.

Mr Ammolla has two sons Henry, ten, and William, six, who attend Vale School, and is married to Georgina, 38.

A website called Meds4Miggy.com has also been set up by friends in a bid to help boost funds.

It also aims to raise awareness about types of cancer treatments and drugs and how they are funded.

Mr Ammolla, who has had to give up his job at a garden centre because of his illness, said: “We have received a lot of love and support.

“It has been humbling and shows what a great community spirit Worthing has.”

Mr Ammolla previously told The Argus: “My biggest wish is to see my children grow into young men and be there for them and my wife.

“I want to be able to help and advise them and just look after my family.”

People can make a donation to the appeal at justgiving.com/crowdfunding/michele-ammolla.