A marathon runner has organised a fund-raising night in support of the charity he is backing. 

Paul-John Harris, 56, from Newhaven, is taking part in the London Marathon later this month in aid of the charity Cardiac Risk in the Young. 

Mr Harris was diagnosed with heart problems when he was five and has had three operations of a leaking heart valve. 

The charity aims to cut the number of sudden and unexpected deaths through heart disease in otherwise apparently fit young people by raising awareness of potential heart problems children can have and encouraging regular screenings. 

Mr Harris is a performer and DJ and will be entertaining at the event at The Crown in Church Street, Seaford, on Easter Saturday from 8pm. 

More details from him at paul@pjhentertainment.co.uk