Charity set up in toddler's memory reaches £1m target

A charity set up in memory of a toddler from Greater Manchester has reached its target to raise a million pounds to help fund a retreat for seriously ill children and their families.

Reuben's Retreat was set up in memory of Reuben Graham from Mottram. He died from a brain tumour just before his second birthday. Since then, his parents have campaigned to raise money to provide a place in the Peak District where families can go for some respite.

The money means work can begin on the first phase of building work as Victoria Grimes reports.

Nicola Graham, whose son Reuben Graham died aged 23 months from a brain tumour, says the fact her charity has now raised £1 million in his memory is 'bittersweet'.