A CHARITY family fun day is set to raise money to support an Evesham youngster with cerebral palsy.

The Evesham Journal has previously reported on Lewis Langstone whose condition causes problems with his hips and lower limbs, making walking difficult.

The five-year-old is unable to walk or stand independently and uses a wheelchair, although he is taking some steps with the help of a walking frame.

The 'Footsteps for Lewis' campaign began last year to help cover the cost of intensive physiotherapy. As Lewis has progressed well his family hoped he could receive a life-changing operation called selective dorsal rhizotomy (SDR).

However, writing on the campaign's Facebook site, the road to the treatment has got a little long as Lewis now faces major surgery to both hips, before he is able to receive SDR.

The campaign has continued to raise money for his treatment and has organised the latest fundraising event, a family fun day, which is being held on Saturday, July 16.

The event features five bouncy castles, sumo suits, face painting, a iron man competition, reptile exhibition as well as other games and stalls.

It will be taking place at Evesham Workman Gardens on Saturday, July 16, between 11.30am and 4pm.

One of the organisers of the event, Aaron Walker, said all the money raised will be going to the Footsteps for Lewis campaign.

He added that although they had a lot of helpers, they were hoping volunteers would come forward to support them.

Anyone who wishes to help can contact organisers, including Aaron Walker, through the Facebook page, Footsteps For Lewis - where there is more information on the campaign.