A CHARITY cricket match is being held in memory of a baby who died from a rare illness.

Six month old Aniqa Syed spent her final days in Great Ormond Street Hospital, where she was treated for Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in 2006.

The illness is an immune system disorder, which mainly affects babies and young children.

Her family are showing their gratitude to GOH by raising money to help fund its research into the disease.

The match will held from midday on Sunday, August 1 at Low Hall Sports Ground in Argall Avenue, Walthamstow.

You can go to www.justgiving.com/aniqasyed to make a donation.