KICK boxing champs from across the country will flock to Leyland to take part in a memorable tournament to raise money for a little boy who is blind.

Furious fighting will kick off at 8pm, Sunday September 16, at Leyland Leisure Centre, in aid of toddler Caleb Wolstenholme, from Blackburn, whose eyes failed to develop properly.

The event has been organised by Leyland couple Dawn Moffit and husband Dave, of Briery Hey, who is a Thai boxing instructor at the Lancastergate leisure centre.

They are hoping to raise loads of cash for the two-year-old youngster who is the son of a family friend.

Dave said: "We saw this event as a perfect way to help -- knowing that the charity which helps the family is short of donations and that the family have had a tough time."

After years of trying for a family Blackburn couple Claire Wolstenholme, 38, and husband Paul, were over-the-moon when Caleb was born. But when Caleb was a few days old, the couple were heartbroken to discover their baby boy failed to open his eyes.

Specialists at the hospital rushed the infant to Manchester Eye Hospital where Caleb was diagnosed with Micropthalmia -- his eyes had stopped growing and were too small to work properly.

Claire said: "This was heartbreaking and I really wish he could see me. I still smile at him, really emphasising my smile, to try and get a response and I then get disappointed."

Throughout their ordeal the couple have found strength from the charity Micro and Anopthalmia Children's Society (MACS) who have proved to be a lifeline for the parents of the one in 10,000 children who are born with this condition.

Paul said: "If it wasn't for them we would have struggled and wouldn't have known where to get the help we need, which is why the ticket money will mainly go to them."

Tickets for the tournament are £12 (adults) and £8 (children). People can also book VIP tickets for £25 which includes a ringside seat, buffet and waitress service. Call Leyland Leisure Centre on 432285, or Dawn and Dave on 491068, for bookings.