A KIND schoolgirl is using pedal power to raise funds to honour the late daughter of her rugby coach.

Greenock Wanderers player Ailidh Howie is cycling 100km during the month of February in aid of Neuroblastoma UK, a charity supporting children who are battling the rare cancer.

The 11-year-old is coached by Ross Mitchell, who lost his little girl Rosie Veronica to it.

She wanted to mark the second anniversary of Rosie's passing by doing something kind.

The Moorfoot Primary pupil is part of 'Rosie's Rascals' - a group of supporters who each year take on fundraising efforts and challenges in memory of the local youngster.

Ailidh, who lives in Greenock with mum Samantha Irvine, wanted to raise £150 but has more than doubled her total already.

She has the full support of her team at the Wanderers.

The big-hearted P7 pupil said: "I wanted to do a bake sale but couldn't because of Covid-19.

"I'm really please with my fundraiser and have been coming down to the Esplanade every day to cycle."

Neuroblastoma is a rare cancer that mostly affects children and it claimed the life of seven-year-old Rosie in 2019.

Her family have raised a fortune to help fund vital research into the disease.

Ailidh's mum Samantha, who works for Bluebird Family Centre, says she 'couldn't be prouder' of her efforts.

Samantha told the Tele: "Each year Ailidh tries to do something to raise money in memory of Rosie.

"Previously she cut off all her hair to raise funds and also took part in a bigger event that the Wanderers organised.

"With everything going on at the moment I'm really proud that she made such an effort do this.

"She still wanted to mark the anniversary and we can't believe how much support she has had already."

To donate to Ailidh's charity appeal visit bit.ly/2LmNfBs