A CHARITY night is being planned in memory of a youngster who died from a brain haemorrhage.

Clarke Lister, from Peterlee, County Durham, was only ten when he died after watching the Euro96 football tournament.

His parents, Carole and Brian, launched an appeal to raise £100,000 to open the very first research centre within the UK, based at Teesside.

The aim of the research is to find out what causes a haemorrhage in the brain to happen.

The appeal has recently achieved its registration number, and aims to also set up a support network for survivors and families of brain haemorrhages, and to offer help to bereaved families.

On Friday, August 18, a fundraising night has been planned at the Norton Cricket Club, Station Road, Norton. The event has been arranged by Vickie Eastwood and Kath Bradley, and is the second time the pair have raised money for the appeal.

Last year, they collected more than £1,200 by taking part in a sponsored parachute jump.

Vickie's mum died of a brain haemorrhage two years ago, and Kath's sister survived one.

After reading about the appeal, they both decided it was so close to their hearts they wanted to do something to help.

Vickie said: "The second anniversary of my mum's death is coming up, and Kath and I thought it was a good way to raise awareness of this appeal as we know the need for research is great."

The evening starts at 7.30pm and there will be a raffle, which will include a signed Middlesbrough football shirt.

Tickets are £2.50 and include a pie and pea supper. They can be obtained from Vickie on (07887) 845157