THE legacy of a teenager whose life was cut short by cancer is still going strong - six years after her death.

Alice’s Escapes was founded in 2012 by then 16-year-old Alice Pyne, from Ulverston.

The inspirational teen, who died in 2013, wanted children with terminal illnesses to enjoy a caravan holiday with their family while being cared for.

Since 2013, the charity has continued to make this dream a reality and help children from across the Furness community as well as all over the country.

Alice’s Escapes has now received a donation of £700 from the Barrow branch of Foresters Friendly Society.

Alice’s mother, Vicky Pennington-Pyne, is a member of the branch.

The additional £700 donation will be put towards the expansion of Alice’s Escapes caravans and holiday parks, enabling the charity to offer longer holidays to more people, as well as providing bereavement breaks for families who have lost a child. It is based at Bardsea Leisure Park.

Mrs Pennington-Pyne said: “Donations are always appreciated but, when it’s a local community group, it’s special because it means they’ve recognised the work of the charity and chosen to support us.

“The work we do is enormously rewarding but can be incredibly sad, as the nature of our charity means not all the children recover."

Stephen Wrigley, regional manager for the North of Foresters Friendly Society, said: “It is a cause close to our hearts and something we look forward to supporting for years to come."