A Tyldesley youngster has been reaching great heights and bouncing his way to success in a bid to raise money for people suffering from severe allergies.

Oliver Bennett, who is a member of 5th Tyldesley Cubs, was inspired to help after his younger brother Owen, who is now six, was diagnosed with anaphylaxis to peanuts.

Oliver decided to jump on his 8ft trampoline and bounced for 24 hours last weekend, starting at 11am on Saturday, June 12 and finishing at 11am on Sunday, June 13.

So far, the nine-year-old has raised £1,200 for the Anaphylaxis Campaign.

Severe symptoms of anaphylaxis include a swollen tongue, difficulty breathing or becoming unconscious and these develop suddenly, often within minutes of exposure to the allergy trigger, which can include food, lates, insect stings and certain drugs.

Owen was diagnosed with his allergy when he was just seven months old and he has carried an auto-adrenaline injector since he turned one.

Mum Becs said: “The Anaphylaxis Campaign provides support and information to people with severe allergies and have been a brilliant source of information for us, helping to ease that anxiety that comes with managing severe allergies.

“They also campaign to raise awareness, which is so important in creating positive change for people with allergies.”

In the UK, around one to two per cent of adults and between five and eight per cent have a food allergy, which equates to two million people.