A YOUNG boy from Clayton will be leading a charity mountain climb up Pen-y-ghent to raise money for the hospice who looked after his brother with cerebral palsy who died earlier this year.

Eight-year-old Toby Redgrave and over 20 cousins and friends, aged four to 12, will climb Pen-y-ghent on July 17 to raise funds for Martin House Hospice, who looked after Toby's brother Isaac, who passed away at the age of 11 on March 29 this year.

On the Justgiving page for the fundraiser, Toby explains that he wanted to "climb to the top of a mountain to be closer to Isaac in heaven on his birthday".

On the page, Toby says: "My name is Toby Redgrave and I am eight years old. Me and my friends and cousins are going to raise a massive amount of money by climbing a massive mountain to celebrate my big brother's 12th birthday.

"My friends climbing the mountain with me are Jack, Freddie, Macey, Jack, George, Oliver, Emily, Molly-Mae, Ollie, Keevie, Olivia, Tommy, Mylo, Lily, Teddy, Oscar, Connie, Jake, Joey, Lottie, Reece and Harley.

"We want to get as much money as we can for Martin House Hospice who looked after Isaac and were so nice to my family when he was passing away.

"My brother is my hero because he was so tough, he fought for 11 years against cerebral palsy.

"He was so strong and brave but now he is in heaven where he is safe and happy and not hurting anymore.

"I am going to climb to the top of this mountain so I am closer to him in heaven on his birthday.

"Please help me and my friends by giving some money so Martin House can help other families like mine."

John Parkinson, who was Isaac's godfather, is organising the fundraiser, which has already raised more than £4,000 for the hospice.

"Martin House have been so brilliant for Isaac," said Mr Parkinson, who is from Queensbury. "The staff there did some amazing work and provided fitting end of life care for Isaac."

He also said they were brilliant with letting Isaac's parents, Phil and Lizzie, stay over with him at the hospice. In addition to Toby, the family have new baby Luca.

He also said Martin House have continued to help the family with bereavement counselling after Isaac passed away.

Mr Parkinson said Phil is his best friend and he has supported the family over the years.

"Isaac had a difficult life," said Mr Parkinson. "He had the most severe case of cerebral palsy and couldn't walk, talk or eat.

"A lot of people from the area knew about Isaac all his life."

Mr Parkinson raised money for the family many years ago when Isaac was young and needed a specialist chair.

He said because Isaac had a severe case of cerebral palsy, the youngster needed a lot of specialist equipment to help with his care.

Mr Parkinson said: "Phil and I played rugby together at Clayton Rugby Club for a number of years. And we've just joined Queensbury.

"It's good to give Phil something to focus on," said Mr Parkinson, who explained that new baby Luca has also been good for the family.

Mr Parkinson explained Toby understood and supported his big brother over the years.

"Toby always respected his brother," said Mr Parkinson. "He knew how much pain he was in.

"This walk a really sweet tribute for Isaac from Toby."

Anyone who would like to make a donation to Martin House on behalf of Toby, visit justgiving.com/fundraising/john-parkinson9