MORE than £300 was raised for charity at an event in Newport yesterday.

The fundraiser, which was held by the IT department at the Coleg Gwent City of Newport campus, aimed to raise money for the Turner Syndrome Support Society and was held for Newport girl Kara-Jay Horton.

Kara-Jay, of Beechwood, who is six-years-old, was diagnosed with the rare condition of Turner Syndrome in 2013, which affects one in 2,000 women across the UK.

The syndrome only affects women and can lead to a wide range of characteristics, including infertility issues and a shortness in height.

Kara-Jay’s mother Kelly Horton, said the diagnosis was a bit of a shock to the family, as they had never heard of Turner Syndrome before. And now, Kara-Jay has to have daily injections to help her grow properly.

The 31-year-old said: “It was back in September 2013 when we found out. We had never heard about it before the paediatrician had told us.

“I remember going home and I looked at everything I could find.

“It was quite scary as there are so many potential health problems that come with the syndrome, but I am prepared for anything.”

The fundraiser event featured a DJ, raffle prizes, and a performance from Kara-Jay’s father, Clinton Horton, who is an Elvis tribute act.

As well as the different activities going on, pupils at the college also had their heads shaved to raise money, and £324 was raised.

The entire day was set up by the IT course at the Newport campus, after a family friend who is currently at the college asked if it could be set up and organise it with other pupils.

School of business and IT lecturer Lissette Ford said: “We are really pleased with the hard work shown by our students to raise awareness of Turner Syndrome. All the students have worked together as a team with the exceptional organisational skills of Dean Paginton, Jason Perrott-Douglas, Kimberley Young and Rob Iles.”