THE family of Bury student Samantha Ahearn is asking businesses to sponsor their biggest fundraiser of the year.

Mum and stepdad Linda and Billy McGoff have been raising funds for Epilepsy Bereaved since 19-year-old Samantha died.

They are now organising a summer family fun day to be held at Close Park in Radcliffe — but the couple is in need of a sponsor for the event.

Mrs McGoff said: “It would be really, really fantastic if a company would sponsor our event to ensure that all the money raised on the day goes straight to the charity.

“Epilepsy Bereaved helped us all so much after Samantha died and we want to raise awareness about the condition while raising money for the charity.”

Last year, award-winning film director Danny Boyle backed the appeal and attended a charity party which raised £6,500.

The fun day will take place on July 30, featuring bouncy castles, face-painting, clowns, and entertainment.

Samantha, pictured, who studied at Holy Cross College, suffered an epileptic fit and died at her home in Dumers Close, Radcliffe, in July 2009. To donate to the Sam Ahearn Appeal: visit justgiving.com/ samahearn, or contact Mrs McGoff on 07873 208 463.