A WIRRAL mum who's young son has cystic fibrosis is trying to raise awareness of the disease while fighting terminal cancer.

Debby Townsend was diagnosed two years ago with breast cancer, which has since spread to her liver.

The 43-year-old from Prenton is part of an independent small group of volunteers in Wirral who donate time to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust to try to help her son Reiss who has the condition.

And Debby is asking Globe readers to rally to the cause by attending a "Motown Magic Ball" she has organised next Saturday, September 27, at the Liverpool Marriot Hotel.

Reiss, aged nine, was diagnosed at birth; Debby said, "at present he is very well, but who knows what the future holds?"

Cystic fibrosis is a life-shortening genetic condition – only half live to celebrate their 40th birthday.

Reiss is extremely active with football, rugby, swimming and cross country keeping as active and fit as possible, “a huge appetite helps as well!”

His younger brother Lewis, who is aged seven, is a genetic carrier of the condition.

Debby said: “The CF trust is an amazing charity and they are helping secure futures for our children by their constant investment in treatment and research.

"All  money raised by the ball will go back to the charity to continue the fight.

"We must find a cure for this condition soon.”

The Motown theme fits with the charity's 50-year anniversary, however it is choosing not to celebrate until the average life expectancy of individuals with CF is 50 years.

Tickets cost £45 and include a drinks reception and four-course meal.

A top Motown band will play all the favourite classics, followed by dancing to a DJ.

Donations of prizes are welcome if people wish to contribute but cannot attend.

If you would like tickets to the ball, please email debbytownsend@hotmail.co.uk or call 07803 248 685.