The funeral is being held of Kirsty Howard, the young fundraiser who captured the hearts of the nation. She died aged 20. Kirsty's parents were told she would die before the age of four when she was born with her heart back to front.
An online fundraising page has been set up in memory of Kirsty Howard, who died today aged 20.
The page is raising money for Francis House Children's Hospice, the hospice where Kirsty was treated, and for which she raised millions of pounds.
She became known as the little girl who raised millions for hospice care. Hundreds are expected at Kirsty Howard's funeral in Manchester
David Beckham has paid a moving tribute to "inspirational" charity fundraiser Kirsty Howard, after her death aged 20.
Kirsty Howard, the young fundraiser who captured the hearts of the nation, has died aged 20.