A SUMMER ball in Kidderminster is set to raise funds for a charity which supports people with a rare chromosome disorder.

Megan's Summer Ball has been organised by the family of Kidderminster youngster, Megan Ford - who is one of a dozen in the UK to suffer from the rare chromosome disorder, Trisomy 9 Mosaic (T9M), a disorder caused by having three copies of chromosome number nine in her body.

The summer ball will take place at the Gainsborough House Hotel, on Friday, June 30, from 6.30pm and funds raised will be split between the T9M Trust and to help purchase equipment to help Megan stand.

Joanne Ford, Megan's mother, said: "Since Christmas, Megan has been gaining strength in her legs and back to enable her to take weight and attempt to stand but with one leg one inch longer than the other and severe scoliosis in her back, it is a slow process. She is very determined and, as those who follow her know, nothing much takes the smile from her face.

"Trisomy 9 Mosaic is a life-limiting rare chromosome disorder that affects a dozen children in the UK. Sufferers have an additional number nine chromosome in some cells of their bodywhich can affect them all very differently."

Megan's story can be followed on Facebook, by searching 'Megan; Trisomy 9 Mosaic Star'.

Food on the evening will be provided by the Gatsby Emporium.

Tickets to Megan's Summer Ball are £15 for adults and £7.50 for children - under three's are free. To buy tickets, email meganssummerball@gmail.com.