MORE than 100 people took part in a walk to remember Edie Molyneux – whose courage while being treated for an inoperable brain tumour touched the hearts of thousands of people.

Friday's event in Birkenhead Park was organised by John Hammond with help from his Friday evening running club "Beginers 2 Winners".

Members of Edie's family and friends were among those taking part.

It was a chance to remember four-year-old Edie, a Spiderman fan from Tranmere, who was diagnosed with Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) last year.

She passed away on Monday, October 22.

Edie's family had set up The Spider-Ede Appeal to raise cash so that Edie could continue to receive potentially life-saving intra-arterial chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatment in Mexico.

Setting a target of £700,000, countless fundraisers had stepped in to help raise cash to help Edie reach her target.

Thanking those who took park in the walk Steve Smith from The Spider-Ede Appeal, told the Globe: "The idea was for anyone to come along and either run or walk around Birkenhead Park carrying a light in remembrance of Edie.

"Over 100 people turned up along with a host of dogs, something Edie would of been really pleased to see!"

"Over £700 was raised by way of a collection, but more importantly it gave people a chance to come together and remember what a brave and determined little girl Edie was."

In a Facebook message on Wednesday, Edie's parents described their brave little girl, who turned four two weeks ago, as an "inspiration to us all."

They said: "Please keep us in your hearts.

"We are heartbroken and lost but so proud of how hard Edie fought and how many people’s lives she touched. An inspiration to us all.

"Edie, you are forever our baby".

In April Edie was named as an honorary 41st place at the Randox Health Grand National, a place which was first introduced by Jockey Club Racecourses for five-year-old Bradley Lowery who passed away after battling a rare cancer called neuroblastoma in July 2017.

After hearing about Edie's appeal at Aintree Racecourse, a mystery benefactor donated £250,000 towards her treatment.

A variety show in aid of the The Spider-Ede Appeal, organised by Liverpool funnyman Ricky Tomlinson, was staged at the Gladstone Theatre in June raised £7,000 for the cause.