Brave leukaemia battler Molly Crawford was the toast of hundreds of people as she helped raise thousands of pounds at the weekend for other sick children.

The five-year-old and her parents Richard and Claire held a fun day at OXSRAD in Marsh Lane, Marston, on Saturday to thank everyone who has helped her.

Mr Crawford said up to 350 people supported the event and at least £2,000 was raised for the children's cancer ward at Oxford's John Radcliffe Hospital, Children with Leukaemia and Rays of Sunshine - all of which have helped Molly through her illness.

He is hoping the total will eventually double when everything is collected.

Molly, of Brogden Close, Botley, arrived at the ground in a converted fire engine, which had a children's disco inside.

There was a wide range of entertainment, including a bouncy castle, face painting, and art and crafts.

Later in the evening, an auction was held with prizes including a ride in a pink limousine, meals at top Oxford resturants, and a caravan holiday in Devon.

Mr Crawford said: "It was the most fabulous day, with lovely weather, and everyone had a great day.

"It was the most fabulous day she's had for a long time, although she's absolutely exhausted. But I think she got a lot out it from the people who were there.

"We think we have raised around £2,000 from donations, and hopefully we'll double that. We've really had a fantastic level of support."

Molly told the Oxford Mail: " I felt very happy and I had a really good day. I really loved the fairground ride and the candyfloss."

Molly, who has a brother, Jordan, has spent half her life undergoing treatment for her condition after being diagnosed with leukaemia when she was two.

Last week she was able to put on her school uniform for the first time to join in classes with her brother at Botley Primary School.

Mr and Mrs Crawford admitted there were tears in their eyes when Molly joined classes for the first time after the Easter break.

The whole day was to celebrate Molly's fight against the disease -as her final dose of chemotherapy was the day before the event.

Mrs Crawford said: "We feel we've given something back to those charities who supported us."