The parents of brave cancer victim Gregory Culff made a moving gesture minutes after burying their five-year-old son.
Grieving Tony Culff and Rachel Clark said yesterday they were to donate all his toys to children's hospitals and cancer units for other plucky youngsters.
The grieving parents spoke of their gratitude to hospital staff and family who helped them through the worst time of their lives.
Floral tributes - to tragic five-year-old Gregory Culff at St Laurence Church picture: maxine clarke 7YGK78
Rachel, 29, of Leigh Hall Road, Leigh, said: "We want to thank everyone for turning up and for all their support."
Dozens of mourners attended St Laurence Church in Eastwoodbury Lane, Eastwood, yesterday. The Rev Nigel Ransom spoke movingly about the tragedy of Gregory's death, but also how he enriched the lives of all those who knew him.
Published Friday, March 8, 2002
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