A LOVING Clacks uncle has issued an appeal to the county after seeing his young niece go through treatment for a brain tumour.

Little Eva Paterson was diagnosed with the condition after taking ill last year and has been in and out of hospital for more than a year.

The four-year-old has undergone a trio of operations along with intense and prolonged periods of treatment.

Her situation has exacted a heavy toll on the family, with her parents having to cancel their wedding and leave their jobs to care for her.

Eva's uncle Chris, 44, has been a helping hand throughout and hopes other families in the area will show their support.

He told told the Advertiser: "She became unwell last year.

"Doctors thought it was an infection and she had three brain operations.

"After that they done a scan and found a tumour – that was when she had chemotherapy and proton beam therapy."

He added: "Eva has been in hospital most of the time since February, so over a year.

"She goes through chemo' every 17 days, and if she's well enough she can come home, but last time she was home her levels spiked.

"So it all depends on how well she recovers between chemo' sessions."

Struggling to cope with working and frequently travelling to and from hospital, Michael and Jenna ended up leaving their jobs.

The pair also had another child not long after Eva became unwell, and have had to make huge sacrifices to continue to support them both.

Chris said: "They were meant to get married this year, but obviously because of everything that's happened they had to cancel their wedding because they needed money to support Eva."

Despite receiving assistance from charities like CLIC Sargent, day-to-day costs still have been an issue for the pair.

Keen to help his fellow family members, Chris has organised a Charity Golf Event at Alloa Golf Club on Sunday, April 21, in an effort to offer up some financial support.

The event will consist of a Texas Scramble, with everyone split into four person teams competing against each other.

Bacon rolls and coffee will be provided in the morning, followed by a two-course meal after the competition.

There will also be a putting tournament on the day, as well as a raffle, auction, and face-painting for kids.

Chris hopes to have at least 80 people sign up, and any profits raised will go straight to a bank account in Eva's name.

When asked about the difference funds raised could make to support Eva and her family, he said: "Any money they get is going to help; they still have bills to pay as well as to help Eva."

Tickets for the event, which is open to anyone, cost £45 per person (£30 for club members), and attendees are asked to wear something pink.

To book a place, or to find out more information, call 07842 975 958 by April 14.