A special school raised more than £1000 in memory of a former pupil who died last year of a rare disease.

Pupils at Carew Manor Special School collected £1160 after former pupil Brodie Pearman died of Juvenile Huntingdon’s Disease.

The neurodegenerative genetic disorder affects muscle coordination and leads to cognitive decline and dementia.

Pupils raised funds for charity CHASE in Brodie’s memory, particularly when they heard the news that another pupil is being supported by CHASE.

The children's hospice service provides a network of care to families with life-limited children and young people in south west London and Surrey.

The pupils held two ‘Bake for Brodie’ cake sales.

They presented the cheque to CHASE two weeks ago.

Headteacher, Martin Midgley, said Brodie’s death, together with the second pupil’s illness, has really had an impact on the school.

He added: “The pupils’ response through this fundraising effort has been tremendous.”