FOOTBALL legend Bob Wilson – who revealed this year that he was being treated for prostate cancer – was back in action for a charity fundraiser.

The former Arsenal player, Scotland captain and TV host gave an after-dinner speech at the Captain’s Club Hotel in Christchurch.

The event was organised by Christchurch property specialist Elcock Associates, and raised more than £6,000 for the charities Scotty’s Little Soldiers and the Willow Foundation.

The Willow Foundation was founded in 1999 by Mr Wilson and his wife Megs as a memorial to their daughter Anna, who died of cancer aged 31.

In April, Mr Wilson – who has a home in Christchurch – cancelled work and charity commitments as he revealed he was undergoing treatment for prostate cancer.

He pledged he would return to public life as soon as possible, saying he was “very confident” the treatment would prove successful. He asked for his privacy to be respected during the process.

A spokeswoman for the Willow Foundation said this week he was “doing well” and had returned to his charity work.

The Christchurch fundraiser was organised by Adam Elcock, managing director of Elcock Associates, a firm of surveyors, project managers and designers, for its clients.

The other charity benefitting, Scotty’s Little Soldiers, supports the children of men and women killed while serving in the British armed forces.

Mr Elcock said: “It was a fantastic night where I could personally thank my clients for their continued support, while giving something back to the community and raising funds for two fantastic charities which I am very involved with.”

The event included a ‘money can’t buy’ auction with signed memorabilia, artwork and holidays.