by Matt Charles

Little Jake Jordan is only three but he is helping to raise awareness of a condition he battles every day.

Jake suffers from cystic fibrosis and later this month he will be selling cakes at his play school during national Cystic Fibrosis Week.

His mum Karla, 26, of Grange Road, Gillingham, said: "I asked the playgroup if they wanted to do something.

"It was their idea to do the cake sale and they said they will do the whole week."

Hempstead Village playgroup will be selling cakes made by parents from April 30 to May 4.

All the proceeds will go to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust, which funds research into the disease and provides information and support for patients and families.

Cystic Fibrosis is a genetic disease which affects the internal organs, especially the lungs and digestive system, by clogging them with thick sticky mucus. This makes it hard to breathe and digest food.

Karla said the event is not so much about the donations but about raising awareness of Jake's condition.

She added: "The kids ask 'why does Jake have to have this' and 'why does Jake have to have that'.

"Jake had a bad start in life being in hospital and undergoing major surgery and now he continues life with this disease.

"He looks so normal and I just want to raise some awareness.

"Jake is excited and will be selling cakes with the other kids."

Karla also spoke of her appreciation for the playgroup staff for their work.

She said: "I wanted to promote the group itself because everyone is so caring. It is an excellent playgroup with outstanding Ofsted."

For more information about Cystic Fibrosis Week and the condition, go to www.cftrust.org.uk