JUNIOR golfers have raised over £1,100 for a pulmonary fibrosis charity with an event at Brampton Golf Club. 

13-year-old George Marsden and 12-year-old Emily Marsden, with help from their parents and friends, organised a 72-round golf challenge to raise £1,120 for national charity Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF).

Pulmonary fibrosis is a life-limiting illness that causes the lung to scar and that currently has no cure, with the mission of APF being to 'bring hope for new and future treatments for this devastating disease.'

(Image: Supplied) George and Emily, alongside six other junior golfers, took part in the challenge on Tuesday, October 29 at Brampton Golf Club to help raise money for the AFP, a cause that means a lot to them personally after a family member was diagnosed with the disease two years ago. 

Writing on their JustGiving page, they said: "We organised a 72-hole Junior Golf Challenge at Brampton Golf Club Cumbria, on October 29 to raise funds for the charity Action For Pulmonary Fibrosis.

"This cause is close to our hearts as we have witnessed the impact of this condition on a family member who was diagnosed at a particularly young age.

"At present, there is no cure and the prognosis is often short for those affected.

"Action For Pulmonary Fibrosis is dedicated to supporting patients and families affected by this disease, while also driving research efforts towards finding a cure.

(Image: Supplied) "Our goal was to raise funds for the charity and raise awareness of this condition."

Judith Edwards attended the charity event and was keen to thank the youngsters for their efforts in trying to combat the life-limiting illness. 

She said: "We are super proud of both George and Emily and their friends for giving up a day of their half-term to take on this challenge."