A 24 HOUR pool marathon is being attempted this Friday (March 29) to raise money in memory of much-loved Weston teenager Evie Ruck.

Following a "very short battle" with cancer, 16-year-old Evie passed away in October 2023.

Posting on social media, Evie's mother, Sarah, said: "March 29, get it in the diaries!

"Please come and support this amazing event in memory of Evie!

"Evie’s boyfriend Harry Lowe and best friend Harry Gadsden will be attempting a pool marathon for 24 hrs to raise money for The Monkey Tree.

"During the 24hrs, All Stars will be running a quiz/Mario Kart tournament/pool comp to also raise money."

The poolathon will kick off at 6pm.

The event's Just Giving page reads: "Sadly Evie passed away at the age of 16yrs old after a very short battle with cancer, she was diagnosed with a rare type of sarcoma and died three weeks later in hospital surrounded by her loving family.

"Any donations no matter how small will go a long way in helping Evie’s family achieve their goal of setting up a cafe near to the BRI which they hope with be safe space for other families going through similar situations."