PARENTS who set up a charity after their baby son died are holding their first fundraiser - with a celebrity guest.

Joanne Harris-Beck and her husband Tom had baby Oakley on November 29.

There had been no complications in the lead-up to his birth at Colchester Hospital, but after inhaling meconium in the womb he became poorly.

Within hours, it was clear he was not going to make it, and he sadly died in his mum’s arms.

Shortly after his death Joanne, 22, from Clacton, and husband Tom set up a charity called Oakley’s Gift.

It will raise funds for Colchester bereavement services.

Their first fundraiser will be a Glow Party on April 20, at the Royal Hotel in Clacton.

A special celebrity guest will be there, and a number of other famous faces have also shown their support for the charity.

Joanne said: “There’s going to be a neon face painter, photographers, glow sticks, DJs and special guest George Gilbey from Celebrity Big Brother.

“Tickets are on sale for £5.

“We’re going to have some merchandise on sale so we can really get the word out about Oakley’s Gift.

“X Factor’s Stevi Ritchie has kindly made a video showing his support as he’s local and loves our idea.”

A lash artist, Lolly Dolly, is also hosting a raffle for a set of Russian lashes worth almost £60.

Numbers are £2 each, and residents can buy a number by heading into Lolly Dolly in Rosemary Road, Clacton.

They are also organising a coffee morning and a charity darts tournament with some professionals.

Joanne said: “I think it’s going really well and think Oakley would be proud that because of him, other families are going to benefit despite going through the unimaginable.

“Although it’s hard living without him, I’m proud Oakley’s Gift will bring comfort to others.

“We’re overwhelmed by the support we’ve received so far and this is just the beginning.”

If any businesses would like to sponsor or support the charity they can email oakleysgift@ outlook.com. To buy tickets for the events, contact Oakley’s Gift on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.