The family of a three-year-old girl battling a rare form of cancer have raised £5,500 for the Candlelighters Trust - and hope that it is just the start.

Marie Sedgwick, of Moor Lane Close, Queensbury, and six friends completed a 50-mile sponsored walk to raise money for the charity which has supported her daughter Niamh through her illness.

Now Niamh's father Ian has organised a charity golf day and will be auctioning a suit worn by Coronation Street 'killer' Richard Hillman.

Niamh Sedgwick was diagnosed as having a tumour earlier this year. As well as having had her kidney removed she is undergoing a course of chemotherapy.

Her mother Marie said that the Candlelighters at the Yorkshire Paediatric Unit at St James's Hospital in Leeds, where Niamh is being treated, has given the family invaluable support.

"The playroom was so well equipped by the Candleligh-ers which really kept up Niamh's spirits," said Marie.

She said that it also kept Niamh's brother Joe, six, and 12-year-old sister Grace from becoming bored on their long visits to the hospital.

The sponsored walk was done in June but Marie said it had taken until now to collect all the money.

"We have just handed over a cheque to Candlelighters for a massive £5,500, way beyond our expectations - all thanks to the walkers, family, friends and readers of the Telegraph & Argus."

The charity golf day will be held next Friday, October 24, at West Bradford Golf Club. While they cannot accept any more golf teams, people can still take part in the auction by bidding beforehand.

The couple are keen to let people know that there will be a Ted Baker suit - worn by Coronation Street 'killer' Richard Hillman - up for grabs.

Marie said: "The suit has been donated kindly by Granada Studios. If there are any Corrie collectors or fans out there, then they can bid beforehand.

"It would be ideal if we could get a reserve price beforehand."

For further information contact Ian Sedgwick at msedgwick@blueyonder.co.uk