TWO major events are being planned at a York school in memory of a pupil who died from a brain tumour.

Year six pupils at Dunnington Primary School, which was attended by Oscar Hughes, have written to famous people to appeal for items to sell at an auction in aid of OSCAR’s (Ongoing Support, Care And Research) Paediatric Brain Tumour Charity.

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Oscar Hughes lost his battle with a brain tumour last year

They have been delighted by the response, which has included signed photos and merchandise from London Mayor Boris Johnson, comedian and children's author David Walliams, retired English international cricket umpire Dickie Bird and triathletes the Brownlee brothers.

They have also received a signed copy of Stormbreaker and a cheque from Antony Horowitz and a signed Match Attax card from Manchester United star Robin van Persie.

Items are still coming in but the auction will run on the charity's Facebook page later this month, on https://www.facebook.com/OscarsPBTC, and people will also be able to email marie@oscarspbtc.org with a bid.

Teacher Phil Martinez said:"It is so fantastic to let the children put the writing they do at school to good use and give it real purpose.

"They have been so excited as each envelope have arrived for them to open. And I've been impressed with the personal responses we received from the celebrities."

Meanwhile, the school is also planning to stage an annual tribute to Oscar in the form of a sports afternoon.

Called Get Active For Oscar, the first event takes place next Monday, when up to ten different coaches of different sports, including hockey, tennis, football and golf, will come down to the school and pupils will all compete in their class groups. York City goalkeeper Michael Ingham will also visit the school to launch the afternoon.

The charity was set up by Oscar's parents Marie and Ian Hughes after he died in spring last year, aged nine. It sprang out of an earlier appeal organised to pay for him to take part in promising research and clinical trials abroad.

The charity, which aims to help other children who are suffering from similar tumours by seeking a cure and less devastating forms of treatment, has passed the £135,000 mark.

Marie said she was continually overwhelmed by support received for the charity, particularly from the school. "They have put a lot of thought and attention into keeping Oscar’s spirit alive within school and it means so much to our family that they continue to raise money and awareness."