A tractor convoy will be held in memory of a five-year-old boy who lost his life to a brain tumour.

Charlie Robinson, from Inskip, who died on April 7, had battled multiple brain tumours in his short life, after first being diagnosed with a grade 3 ependymoma at just two years old. 

His infectious personality, and courage in the face of his diagnosis and treatment, touched his local community, who lined the village streets on April 16, the day of his funeral with many dressed in blue - Charlie’s favourite colour. 

The Lancashire Tractor Run will be held on May 7 in tribute to him, with local businesses, farmers and truckers will set off at 7pm from Stanley Lodge, Salwick Road, forming ‘Charlie’s Convoy’ on a route through Lancashire – in memory of the “little fighter" who loved the outdoors.

Passing through Catforth, Treales, Wharles, Roseacre, Elswick, and Great Eccleston, Charlie’s Convoy will finish in Inskip,  Charlie’s home village, at the Derby Arms junction.

In tribute to Charlie, the vehicles will be decorated with big blue bows, and blue heart-shaped bumper stickers.

Mum Nici, and Dad, John, alongside Charlie’s brothers Jack (7) and Harry (3) have vowed to continue to raise awareness of brain tumours, to help other families. 

Charlie’s Mum Nici said: “This event shows what the power of a local community can achieve, and we are so grateful for the way our local community, and wider communities, have rallied to support us.

“Charlie was immensely strong, both physically and emotionally.

“By sharing Charlie’s journey, we’ve not only wanted to raise awareness but we hope that we’ve helped other families going through similar experiences.”

Around 600 children are diagnosed with a brain tumour each year in the UK, and, as the symptoms of brain tumours in children can mimic other childhood illnesses, diagnosis can sometimes be delayed. 

Bryan Eccleston, event organiser, said: “I’m overwhelmed with the way everyone has got behind the event so far, and I’m really happy with the support shown both to the Tractor Run, and to Charlie’s family.

“I didn’t know Charlie very well, but having met him a couple of times, I’m not at all surprised that his local community has got behind this.  He touched your heart.  We want to do everything we can to raise as much as possible for the NHS, and for The Brain Tumour Charity.”

The Tractor Run, raising funds for the Lancashire Teaching Hospitals Charity, and The Brain Tumour Charity, and you can donate to the GoFundMe page here.