A walk held in tribute to a Yeadon epilepsy victim attracted more than 60 people - and broke its fundraising record.

Stacey's Walk was organised by Diane and Peter Jenkins in memory of their four-year-old granddaughter Stacey who died from an epileptic fit.

The walk was held at Yeadon Tarn on Sunday and despite the weather Mrs Jenkins has hailed it a great success.

"It was a 100 per cent success," she said.

"There were more than 60 people there, it was more than we have ever had before. The walk is significant, the rain didn't dampen our spirits, it wasn't until we finished at the Guide Hut that we realised how many people had taken part.

"I am certain we are going to exceed the fundraising figure this year. From what people have told me it will be well over £1,000.

"We have been reaching the £1,000 mark in the last five years, but from the feedback we had from Sunday I think we may have raised more than £1,300."

This was the 11th year the walk has been held to raise money for Yeadon-based charity Epilepsy Action.

Stacey was diagnosed with epilepsy when she was two-years-old, but at the age of four she suffered a major seizure and later died.

The two hour walk is held in memory of the youngster and to raise awareness of the disease and funding for research.

The first walk was held in 1992 with ten family member and it has grown every year since.

It was the first walk to mark Epilepsy Action's Out in the Open walks across the country to mark National Epilepsy Action Week.

Mrs Jenkins added: "We even had one 60-year-old woman coming on the bus from Bradford to join us.

"We haven't had publicity before and now we have a lot more people joined us. There was also a lot of children from Queensway Primary School.

"Epilepsy needs bringing to people's attention to show what can happen. It needs government support - we want more government backing.

"We will be doing it again next year."

Every one who took part in the walk was given a certificate.

A fundraising event was held in the Guide Hut at Aireborough Leisure Centre afterwards. Children held their own stalls and raised £400.

"I would like to thank everyone for their wonderful support. I organise it all in six weeks before the walk, but the people who come are the ones that make it a success. It is these people who make it a success on the day," added Mrs Jenkins.