A woman whose nephew died shortly after he was born is walking 100 miles to raise cash for a special care baby ambulance.

Anne-Marie Holdsworth is raising money for the charity set up in memory of her sister Fiona's son, Alfie Martin, who died after he was born last year.

Alfie was taken from Harrogate Hospital to Leeds General Infirmary by special-care baby ambulance but had to wait for some time before it arrived.

Although the wait did not affect his chances of survival, his family wanted to do something to make sure another ambulance could be bought to cater for all new babies born in North and West Yorkshire.

Anne-Marie, 36, is walking from her home at Caley Hall, across Otley Chevin to Ilkley, joining up with the Ebor Way and on to the 84-mile Dales Way.

She will be joined by her sister Fiona, mother May Hayes, aunt Lily Mulkeen and her dog, Lucy.

"We are doing this to help support this vital service because any delay could make a difference between life and death for many newborn babies," said Anne-Marie.

Anyone who would like to contribute to the Friends of Alfie Martin charity or would like more information should contact Caroline Oddy on (0113) 392 3719.