CARING youngsters at Kildwick Primary School have rallied round to support a charity which helped save one of their lives.

Katie Jackson, now ten, was born with a hole in her heart and needed surgery at Leeds General Infirmary when she was just weeks old.

She and fellow pupils organised a bun sale, which raised £333 for the Children's Heart Surgery Fund.

And charity representatives Alex Green and Holly Rawlings, accompanied by mascot Katie Bear, visited the school to collect a cheque.

They spoke to the children about their work.

Headteacher, Tim Whitehead, said: "Katie owes her life to the charity, which provided much-needed support and care.

"Katie still has yearly check-ups but enjoys a fit and healthy lifestyle."