Nine-year-old Rico Gallagher, who attends Ysgol Pen Coch, in Flint, wanted to do something to help boost funds for the special needs school.

After a possible few ideas, the youngster chose a sponsored walk, starting from his home in Garden City, heading to Asda Queensferry, and back again.

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Rico, who is autistic, was joined on the walk by family and friends within the traveller community, with many people beeping their horns in support as they passed, and he wore a t-shirt that had been donated and printed especially for the occasion.

The walk, which was filmed live on Facebook, raised a huge £1,600, which included donations from members of the family's church, Light and Life in Queensferry.

Rico Gallagher in his donated t-shirt, outside his family's church, Light and Life in Queensferry, where members donated, and getting support from the owner of Cakes and Shakes during the walk.

Proud mum Margaret Mcdonagh said: "He was 100% up for it. I had put it out to all my family in the travelling community and it just blew up. Our first goal was £500 but people were just donating, donating and donating!

"As we went by, people from the shops and cafes were coming out to give him money too. People were dropping off ice creams and water as well, and cheering.

"The walk took about an hour-and-a-half, with a stop for KFC. Rico did really good."

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Noel Fitzgerald, headteacher at Ysgol Pen Coch, added: "It is incredible, and has really taken us by surprise. We are overjoyed. We're incredibly proud of Rico.

"Here we support children with complex needs and Rico and his mum were inspired to help after sports day, a great celebration of what people can achieve.

"And our experience is that we've always had great support from parents and traveller families at our school, and this is another example of that."