THREE sisters who lost their uncle to a brain tumour are setting off on a sponsored cycle ride to raise money for research into the disease.

Farmer Adam Forster, from Shotley Bridge, near Consett, died in 2014 at the age of 42, after being diagnosed with an aggressive glioblastoma multiforme brain tumour.

This weekend, his nieces will cycle 16 miles from Stanhope to Consett in his memory.

The event is being organised by Gracie Robson, aged nine, with sisters Ellie, 12, and Lauren, 14.

Pedalling alongside them will be their mum Kerry and grandfather Terry Forster.

Kerry, show secretary for the Northumberland County Show, said: “Somehow Adam found the strength to cope.

“He was a trooper and his concern was always for others”.

She added: “The girls’ schools have taken part in the Brain Tumour Research’s annual fundraiser Wear A Hat Day and we have been doing other fundraising for the charity in memory of Adam.

“Fundraising for Adam has definitely helped the girls to cope with their loss and I am proud that they will be doing this ride in memory of their uncle.”

To make a donation, go to justgiving.com/16milegracie