AN asthma sufferer who was told she was at “risk of dying” in March is highlighting the condition in a bid to secure more support for others.

Chloe Edis, from the town centre, has suffered from asthma for most of her life.

She was appalled when, after a recent attack, there was no support groups for people of her age.

She subsequently slipped into a deep depression.

Chloe now wants to ensure that does not happen to anyone else and is hosting a fundraising event called The Big Wheeze on Friday, June 8, with the intention of raising funds to start a support group.

Amateur performer Chloe has also enlisted some friends to take part with the entertainment, including her brother Andrew Lee, who studies at the Royal Northern College of Music.

She has also signed up St Helens’ Got Talent winner Grace Fisher and Sarah Chidlow, who has performed on the St Helens Theatre Royal stage.

Chloe, who is studying counselling at the University of Salford, said: “When I came out of hospital after being sick I was told that I was at risk of dying, which sent me into a deep depression.

“I looked at support groups and was shocked to learn that there wasn’t any – particularly for people my age. There are plenty for people with COPD, but that is a very different condition to asthma.

“It is also terrible that families of people with asthma, or who have lost people to the condition, can’t access support that they need.

“I decided I wanted to do something and my hopes are that we can raise funds to pay for a place in the area to offer regular support.

“We have a lot of issues which stem from the condition, especially having to take steroids which has a knock on effect.

"I would love to raise enough to hold support groups across St Helens.”

The event will be held on Friday, June 8 at Haresfinch Rugby and Social Club.

It will start at 7pm and tickets are £5 each.

Stalls offering cake and refreshments will be available.