Parents to open Wombourne garden in epileptic teen's memory
The parents of an epileptic teenager who died in his sleep are to open their garden to the public to raise cash in his memory.
Craig Johnson died in 2004 at the age of 19 from an epileptic seizure, having developed the condition aged seven.
His parents Karen and Stewart have since been raising money for various good causes.
This time they are hoping to raise as much as possible for the Midlands Air Ambulance.
Mrs Johnson, aged 57, said: "We always give money to charity. We have done epilepsy, we've done Compton Hospice, but we just decided on the air ambulance because they are trying to get money for pads to be put on hospitals and they don't get given help."
She added: "Craig would have loved it. He would have been in the middle of it getting people off the street, whether they wanted to come or not.
"They all loved him in the village."
The couple will host the open garden event at their home, at 27 Wood Road, Wombourne, from 11am on Sunday.
In previous years they have raised hundreds of pounds by holding similar events.
Visitors will be able to enjoy an array of flowers, including pansies, lilies, marigolds and fuchsias, as well as a fig tree and a monkey puzzle tree.
Mrs Johnson said: "I love to see the flowers and I love unusual flowers, but it's my husband who's the gardener. I just tell him where to put things."
She added: "Hopefully, if the sun comes out, there will be a lot of people and it will be a great day."
Refreshments will also be available on the day.
Entry costs £2.
