FAMILY and friends of a little girl who died after battling a rare form of cancer have made a poignant final farewell.

Mourners and wellwishers gathered near Niamh Storey-Davidson’s home in Harrington Villas, Brighton, and followed her hearse as it made its way down the road en route to her funeral service, which was held in private. Balloons were also released at the end of the road.

Niamh, nine, died at home in Brighton with her parents Adam and Gilli by her side.

She had been diagnosed with a Wilms’ tumour in 2012 after doctors discovered a lump the size of a rugby ball on her left kidney.

A campaign launched in the summer to raise the money to send Niamh for potentially life-saving treatment abroad sparked a huge community response, raising more than £50,000.

The fundraising will continue in Niamh’s name and the money will now go to the charity Bethany’s Wish, which funds research into Wilms’ tumour.

To support the appeal, people are asked to go online and donate at uk.virginmoneygiving.com/NiamhsFund or visit the Niamh’s Fund Facebook page for more information.