The parents of a new born girl who died despite "amazing" care from hospital staff are to undertake an epic bowl-a-thon as a thank you.

Two-day-old Alexandria, was just hours from leaving Bradford Royal Infirmary with a clean bill of health when she contracted a fatal infection. She died four days later, on April 20.

She suffered Group B streptococcus, the most common cause of life-threatening infections to new born babies in the UK. Every year 700 babies catch the infection and experience breathing difficulties and blood infections in the first two days after birth. It kills one in eight.

Father, John Cassidy, 31, of Stubbing Way, Windhill, Shipley, said: "She passed all her post-natal tests and there was no sign of illness. Then she suffered a massive heart attack and suffered seizures for four days before she died.

"The hospital staff were amazing, I've never seen a group like it for dedication and hard work.

"If you needed to ask them anything, they would stop what they were doing immediately and answer your questions. I can't praise them enough.

"We decided then we would do something to say thanks, whatever the outcome."

Mr Cassidy and his wife, Carrie, 31, have organised a weekend of events to raise money for equipment at the neo-natal unit at BRI.

Carrie Cassidy's workplace, The Norman Rae Wether-spoons pub in Market Square, Shipley, will host magician Steve Gore and face painting throughout Saturday, sponsored male staff will have their legs waxed and there will be a retro disco in the evening.

Mrs Cassidy said the events also aim to raise awareness of Group B streptococcus.

"Every baby is at risk as soon as the birth canal is opened. It seems the only people who know about it are those affected by it," she said.

Mr Cassidy has arranged for a ten-pin bowling marathon from 9am until 9pm at Shipley Lanes, Market Street, Shipley, on Sunday. At least 50 people are expected to take part, including the England team.