THE brothers of a youngster who died of a rare form of cancer are to perform a concert in his memory.

Callam and Lewis Taylor are to perform with the Haslingden and Helmshore Brass Band in memory of their sibling Sam Crozier.

The seven-year-old underwent 15 months of treatment and had his kidney and tumour removed after he was diagnosed with the disease.

Sam, a pupil at St Paul's CE Primary School, Constablelee, was given the all-clear in December but died in May when another tumour appeared.

His mother, Mandy Crozier, 40, of Kirkhill Avenue, Haslingden, today said she hoped the charity concert would act as a legacy to Sam.

She said: "Having things to focus on makes it easier. If we could make something better for people who go through this treatment we feel we will have done something worthwhile in their favour.

"Myself and my husband Graeme have good days and bad days and the children are very resilient. Sam is still part of our family and always will be."

Callam, 14, and Lewis, 12, who treated Sam just the same even though he was their half brother, are members of the group's junior band.

The Haslingden High School pupils, who play the euphonium and baritone and drums respectively, will perform with the adult section at St Mary's Chambers, Rawtenstall, which has given the venue for free.

Money raised will be donated to the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital, Pendlebury.

In remission, Sam started to learn the cornet with the junior band.

Mrs Crozier said the band, who had been "brilliant", had wanted to perform a concert for the youngster so the family decided to raise money for the hospital where Sam was treated.

She added: "Towards the end of last year he got the all-clear and we obviously thought he was in remission. He was a bit frail and during that time he started to learn the cornet. He loved going."

The concert is being held on November 20, starting at 7.30pm. Tickets cost £5 and £4 concessions, available from Mrs Crozier on 01706 228306.