FUNDRAISING has been stepped up again for a brave child cancer sufferer after she suffered a setback.

Morgan Hewitt from Colne was diagnosed with a rare form of the disease in 2012 aged just eight.

Since then the now 13-year-old has been treated at Leeds General Hospital for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia, a rare form of cancer which only affects 650 people.

Her mother Catherine has revealed the brave youngster from Farley Street has suffered a relapse.

Now Morgan’s Army, a fundraising group on Facebook set up by family friend Tracy Anderson, has swung back into action.

Ms Hewitt has revealed that Morgan is now undergoing ‘very invasive strong treatment’ after several infections caused by her chemotherapy.

She is being trained in special feeding techniques for her daughter because of the impact of the treatment of her appetite.

Morgan, who is now receiving much of her schooling in hospital where she will take her exams, managed to spend this last weekend at home.

With the latest round of fundraising for Morgan now in the thousands, Ms Anderson, said: “She is such a brave little girl.

“We started fundraising to help ease the financial strain off the family while Morgan’s remains in Leeds General

“Morgan’s Army was created and the community have pulled together raising funds selling badges and t-shirts.

“We have placed collection tubs in local shops and pubs and held a cake raffle sales with children doing a car wash and a ‘Funday held on Saturday at the Union Exchange.

“All donations are welcome and will go a long way in helping make this journey as easy as possible for Morgan, Please check out the Facebook page ‘Helpmorgan: Morgan Hewitt’s Leukaemia battle appeal and use hashtag #morgansarmy to get it trending.”

Ms Hewitt said on Facebook: “She’s always wanted to go to university and be a children’s oncology nurse and then have a baby which probably won’t happen now.”

She said the chemotherapy and other treatments, had affected Morgan’s feet and mobility, caused muscle problems, numbness and extreme pain.

Ms Anderson said: “Morgan is a happy child and she just gets on with whatever is thrown at her and smiles through everything.

“She’s wonderful and I just wanted to help. Cat’s a single mum and so she doesn’t have lots of money to spend but they really need some family time together. All the money we raise will go to the family and help towards Morgan’s treatment.”