THE mother of the Bury teenager Joshua Wilson has spoken of her "rollercoaster" year and the ambitious plans for the future of his charity.

Dawn Fidler has made an emotional reflection on the year that saw the passing of her 14-year-old son, affectionately known to wellwishers as Super Josh.

Joshua, who was diagnosed with a brain tumour at the age of three, died peacefully at home in Walshaw in November.

His charity, the Joshua Wilson Brain Tumour Charity, was set up in 2013 to help raise money for children suffering from similar problems to Joshua, and will continue to fundraise and act as a legacy for the popular teenager.

Dawn said: "I will never be able to thank personally everyone that has helped Josh’s charity over the past year. There are so many, but I want to share with them some of our highlights and achievements.

"Its been an overwhelming year, with so many kind, generous people giving their time and donations to help raise more awareness and funds for Josh’s charity.

"Josh was so, so proud of his charity and loved taking part in his events, normally to be found with his collection bucket flirting those long lashes and smiling at the ladies.

"Up to November, he was always there, even at an event at Barclays bank on Halloween, just four days before he passed away. His sheer determination to keep going was simply amazing and I am so proud of him.

"He’s left a huge gap in our world but to be able to help other children and families in his name is a very special gift and legacy to our superhero."

The charity has helped supply families with special equipment, new buggies and wheelchairs, house adaptations, as well as funeral expenses.

In addition, five entertainment packages each worth £2,000 have been donated to hospitals to make children's time there more enjoyable, including televisions, XBox's, books and games.

Dawn said: "This is direct help, exactly when families need it. As a mum I know how important this is and how it makes a big difference to their lives.

"I love seeing how amazed the play specialists are when we rock up with everything. To see their smiles, and those on the faces of children, is just amazing.

"Hospital stays are long and boring so it’s important for both children and their families to have these resources."

The charity has set a goal of tripling the number of families it helps this year, and donating at least 20 entertainment packages to hospitals across the country.

In an emotive message to supporters, Dawn added: "I won’t be saying Happy New Year this year as it will be the first year without my boy, but I wish love and best wishes for you and your families and look forward to celebrating the life of my boy and his legacy with you in the future.

"He’s left me with the best job in the world, being able to help others in his name."