A CHARITY which works to raise awareness of childhood cancer and its symptoms has been given a boost thanks to an injection of funding from Tesco.

Grace Kelly Ladybird Trust, which produces and distributes educational resources for parents and clinicians, was awarded £4,000 through the supermarket’s Bags of Help initiative in June 2017.

The charity was founded in memory of four-year-old Grace Kelly, from Crowle, near Worcester, who passed away in 2014 from a rhabdoid tumour. The Trust is now working to provide support to families and fund research into rare solid tumours of childhood.

Michelle Nolan, spokesperson for the charity, said: “The funding from Tesco means we’re able to spread our message even further and help more people catch this awful disease early on.

“It’s crucial that people know the facts about childhood cancer and understand how the disease might become physically apparent. Spotting these symptoms early can mean the difference between life and death.”

Recently a mother shared her son’s lucky escape from a cancerous tumour, after she spotted a subtle warning sign.

Rhiannon Malbas noticed that her son Xavi’s left eye had “turned in” and, having been given a Grace Kelly card at work, was concerned that something more serious might be the cause.

A trip to the doctors revealed a large tumour behind his eye which they were able to treat. The growth has responded to treatment and prompt action has helped save Xavi's eye.