A CHARITY ball for a Petersfield boy suffering from a life threatening disease has raised more than £2,500.

It was aimed at raising money for 14-year-old Joe Rush of Borough Road who suffers from a muscles wasting disease that leaves the sufferer unable to move, and finally breathe unaided.

Thanks to the illness, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, Joe is already permanently confined to a wheelchair.

Proceeds will help Joe buy equipment necessary for his treatment, said estate agent Janet Dickson, who organised the black tie event on Friday, November 4.

Janet has also run a series of half marathons in her aim to raise £10,000 for her fundraising campaign “Hope for Joe.”

She said: “I have been astonished by the generosity from friends, family and networking colleagues who have supported me in putting the charity ball together.”

Joe’s mum Annette added: “Janet has been amazing in all she has done to raise money for Joe, we as a family cannot thank her enough. She is not going to stop until she reaches her goal.

“To donate, visit www.fundrazr.com/a12nQ1. Your help will make all the difference."