A BRAVE Wirral boy who survived cancer was guest of honour at a party saluting the courage of youngsters coping with the disease.

Zack Richmond attended the circus-themed Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens Star Awards party on The Roof Gardens in Kensington, London.

The five-year-old from Moreton, diagnosed with Wilms' tumour in November 2014, was one of 20 children from across the UK, who came together as special ambassadors to represent around 600 youngsters who have received Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens Star Awards in the last year.

The extravaganza, organised in partnership with TK Maxx, aimed to raise awareness of the charity's groundbreaking work in child cancer research and the urgent need to boost funds.

On the day there was entertainment from Britain's Got Talent winners Ashleigh and Pudsey, comedy double act Johnny and Inel, and the cast of Horrible Histories live on tour.

Zack and his family also met the party host Stacey Solomon, before receiving a medal from the presenter and reality television star during a special presentation ceremony.

He was diagnosed with Wilms' Tumour after more than six months of going to the doctors with constipation and high temperatures that were initially put down to a viruses.

It was detected by an ultrasound scan at Arrowe Park Hospital and biopsy at Alder Hey Children's Hospital.

The tumour was removed during surgery in December 2014, along with the affected kidney and part of Zack’s central vein because the cancer had started to spread.

Following chemotherapy and radiotherapy he has been in remission for eight months and has scans every three months.

Zack’s dad Damien Richmond said: "It's been a really nice weekend and it was good for us to speak to other parents who have been through similar experiences too.”

Host Stacey Solomon said: "I'm thrilled to have been given the opportunity to host the Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens Star Awards party and be a part of such a special day.

"Meeting the children and hearing such remarkable stories was a truly humbling experience and being a mum myself, I can imagine how proud the families must be.

"I am a strong supporter of the charity’s work to help children live longer, happier and healthier lives."

Alison Barbuti, Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens spokesperson for Merseyside, said: "It is a privilege to be able to recognise the courage of youngsters like Zack.

"He is a true 'star'.”

To donate or fundraise in support of Cancer Research UK Kids & Teens, visit cruk.org/kidsandteens