The Hays Travel Foundation recently donated £4,500 to the Charlie Cookson Foundation.

This grant will fund their upcoming 4th anniversary charity ball, which is to take place at the Hilton Hotel in Gateshead on Saturday, October 28. With an incredible atmosphere, full of amazing music and fantastic food, this will be a night of celebration, looking back at what the charity has achieved.

The CCF was founded by Charlie's parents, Sarah and Chris Cookson, with the aim to provide financial support to the parents of seriously ill children with life-limiting conditions that require 24-hour nursing care or specialist nursing facilities.

This year the fundraiser will be extra special as it is on the eve of Charlie's memory.

In 2016, the event raised over £10,000. For more information and to secure your tickets you can get in touch with the CCF on 0191 4661428 or e-mail contact@charliecooksonfoundation.co.uk.