A FAMILY fun day is being organised on Sunday to raise money for a man who suffers from a rare genetic condition.

Tristan Marsh, 32, had to give up his flat in Marlbor-ough and move back in with his mother because he can no longer live independently as a result of Marfan’s Syndrome.

One of the symptoms of the condition is exceptional growth with long limbs and fingers and Mr Marsh stands at 6ft 10inches.

Mr Marsh, who was diagnosed when he was 15, and now uses crutches to get around, is too big for an ordinary wheelchair.

Money raised at the family fun day at Marlborough Town Soccer Club will go towards having a special wheelchair and bed made for him.

His mother Jane Limond and stepfather Alastair are planning to have an extension added to their home to give Mr Marsh his own space big enough for his extended bed.

Mr Marsh always wanted to be a professional soccer player as a boy and went to the Swindon Town Centre of excellence when he was 15.

Marfan’s put paid to a soccer career, but he continued to play football until increasing pain, another symptom of the illness, forced him to give up sport.

In March, the Gazette reported how Mr Marsh’s many friends were rallying round to help him and planning fundraising events.

The fun day, which they organised, starts at 10am and will feature a live auction with local radio presenter Mark Jones acting as auctioneer, a hog roast, face painting, a bouncy castle and the chance to be photographed with special guest Peppa Pig, and live music until 11.30pm.

There will also be a six-a- side soccer tournament.

Mr Marsh said he was planning to be at the event, adding: “I don’t get out much so these days, so it will be nice to see some of my friends again.”

He said he was hoping his new king-size wheelchair would arrive in time for the weekend.