A FUNDRAISING event for a seriously ill little girl will be held on Sunday.

Rosie Kirkman, 23 months, from Laindon, needed open heart surgery days after being born but is still fighting mystery symptoms.

She has problems with her oesophagus and is unable to swallow properly as well and is also awaiting an MRI to look at why the blood flow from her neck going to her head is too fast.

Her family have to raise the £4,000 in order to continue having tests so Stay and Play in Laindon, is holding a fundraising evening on Sunday from 6.15pm. Tickets £5 for children and £1 adults. Visit gofundme.com/answersforrosie or call 07803287277 to book.