A BARROW family are hosting a fundraiser as they continue to support their teenage son's ongoing cancer battle.

Matthew Robson, 18, was diagnosed with Acute Myeloid Leukemia in 2015, a cancer which causes frequent bleeding, tiredness and infections.

He was diagnosed with leukaemia in 2015 and managed to beat the cancer a year later.

However, in August 2018 Matthew’s leukaemia returned, and he is now in the palliative phase of his treatment, which means he can get help with pain management and blood transfusion, but devastatingly for him and his family there is no prospect of a cure.

His mum Lianne has been told that Matthew will not reach his 21st birthday and her son’s time depends on the disease and if it develops to become more aggressive.

In a bid to create memories that will last a lifetime, Matthew’s family are hosting a charity night on April 11 at Preston Street Working Men’s Club in Barrow.

The charity night will consist of raffles, bingo, a pub quiz, waxing, games and entertainment in an attempt to raise money for The Palatine Ward at The Christie hospital where Matthew underwent treatment and to allow the 18-year-old to spend time creating memories with his friends and family.

The night has been organised by Matthew's auntie Claire Kernaghan. And his sister Louise wants to enjoy the precious time she has left with her brother.

She has set up a Facebook page called Matty’s Mission to raise awareness of Matthew’s condition and the charity night.

“Matthew has always wanted to go to Amsterdam, and we are having a charity night to hopefully raise funds for him and his friends to go,” Louise said.

“We also want to spend days with him and go on trips to make memories with him while we still can.

“He is fun, loving, he has a six-year-old niece who he adores, and he will do anything for anyone.

“Anything that anyone can do to help, our family will be extremely grateful for.

“We hope the event sells well and everyone can come and support our mission for Matthew.”