THE parents of a disabled nine-year-old girl are appealing for urgent help so their daughter can continue to receive treatment.

Erin Bater has an undiagnosed condition causing her to suffer from learning difficulties and low muscle tone.

She, along with dozens of other youngsters, has been receiving specialist treatment for her condition at The Legacy Rainbow House in Omskirk, but that might have to stop because of funding cuts.

Erin's mother and father, Cindy and Richard Bates, are now trying to raise £3,000 so that she can continue going to Rainbow House.

They have organised a charity psychic night on February 29 at The Pavilion Restaurant in Shackletons Garden Centre, Chatburn, as the first of three fundraising events.

Cindy said: “The Legacy Rainbow House has been such a massive support for us over the years.

“It is difficult bringing up a child with a disability, whatever that disability might be, but Rainbow House offers them help and advice.

"We need to raise this money, not just for Erin, but for all the other children who attend and need to attend in the future.”

The Legacy Rainbow House specialises in providing a range of services for children with life limiting conditions and is the only centre in the north of England to offer such a variety of facilities.

Erin has been using the service since she was two-years-old.

The centre has also been providing care for Todmorden brothers Andrew and Nathan Greenwood, who suffer from cerebral palsy.

They held a family disco at the Fielden Centre in Todmorden earlier this month as part of a twin appeal to raise £6,000.

Serena Stringfellow, corporate relations officer at Rainbow House, said: “Most charities are struggling at this moment in time and we have asked parents to pull together if they can.

“We really appreciate all the help that Cindy and Richard give and they are brilliant.

“It is absolutely fabulous and we support them as mush as we can.”

To donate, visit www.justgiving.com/erinsappeal or follow the appeal on Facebook at www.facebook.com/erinsappeal and Twitter @ErinsAppeal.