RALEIGH, N.C. -- It's that time of year again. Halloween decorations are popping up everywhere, but for one Raleigh family, getting into the holiday spirit is about much more than just the scares.

The Thompson family raises money for children battling life-threatening illnesses with a haunted house

It started after their child was diagnosed with cancer; his favorite holiday is Halloween

Admission to the haunted house is free but donations are accepted

Each year the Thompson family puts together a haunted house to raise money for children battling life-threatening illnesses.

It started three years ago when 14-year-old Edward Thompson was battling cancer.

To help him get through that difficult time, his parents helped him put together a haunted house.

"I just enjoy scaring people and even after all I've been through I still love to get scared and scare others," said Thompson.

Admission to the Thompson family's haunted house is free but donations will go towards "Give Kids The World", a nonprofit resort in Florida.