The joy-filled celebration of Link’s life raised over £800 for the hospice where Link was cared for and a JustGiving page opened for donations has reached over £1,500 so far. Family have previously paid tribute to Link.
1. Celebrating the life of Link Simpson
Link and his family Photo: submitted
2. celebration of life
Link's family threw a huge party and fundraiser for more than 200 people at Link’s school in Atherton, Greater Manchester, where guests sang and shared stories of Link’s life. Photo: submitted
3. Celebrating the life of Link Simpson
To end the day, family and friends released biodegradable balloons into the sky covered with messages around Link’s short but eventful life. Photo: submitted
4. Celebration of life
At just 20-months-old, Link was diagnosed with cancer known as alveolar rhabdomyosarcoma (ARMS) and hospitals and treatments became a normal part of his life. Photo: submitted