SEVEN-year-old Edward Briggs will take to the water tonight to raise money for the Meningitis Research Foundation.
Edward's splashing fund-raising idea was sparked by the death of three-year-old family friend Timothy Howarth, who contracted the brain bug last October.
Chronic asthmatic Edward, with the help of his grandparents Colin and Margaret Briggs, of Kingsmead, Knuzden, will swim 500 metres at Hyndburn Sports Centre tonight.
He has been sponsored by St Oswald's School and Church, family members and friends. Anyone wishing to make a donation can ring Margaret Briggs on 01254 661303.
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