I AM a volunteer with Asthma UK's Peak Holidays, which are week-long residential activity holidays for children and young people from six to 17 with asthma and other related conditions.

The holidays help boost participants' confidence and knowledge of their condition through adventurous activities and educational games, while providing a break for parents.

Peak is running the following week-long holidays in 2005, each catering for two different age ranges (six to 12 and 13 to 17): July 24 to 30, Merchiston Castle, Edinburgh; July 23-28, Corrymeela Centre, Ballycastle, Northern Ireland; August 7 to 13, Tettenhall College, Wolverhampton; August 14 to 20, Ashville College, Harrogate and August 21 to 27, Taunton School, Somerset.

The cost of the holidays depends on a family's ability to pay. Parents are asked to nominate how much they feel they can afford, with Asthma UK subsidising the difference. If you know of any children or young people who would benefit from a Peak holiday, contact Nina Fox on 020 7786 4925 or peak@asthma.org.uk for more details. Further information can also be found on the Asthma UK website: www.asthma.org.uk

Chlo West,

Haxby Road,

York.

Updated: 10:51 Saturday, June 25, 2005