A memorial charity walk organised by the grandparents of an epileptic girl who died aged four has had its most successful year ever.

And Diana and Peter Jenkins are now backing an epilepsy charity's drive to raise awareness and understanding of the condition.

About 60 people took part in their 11th annual Stacey's Walk around Yeadon Tarn.

The couple organised the walk after their granddaughter Stacey was taken ill following a seizure during the night.

She spent three days in intensive care before she died.

Mr and Mrs Jenkins held their first sponsored walk in 1992 and since then it has grown. The latest event has raised at least £1,400 for Yeadon-based charity Epilepsy Action.

Mrs Jenkins said: "We had more people this year than we have ever had - well over 60 people. There were people that knew us but did not realise we did the walk."

The walk was followed by more fundraising fun at the Guide Hall in Guiseley.

Stacey's Walk was part of a series of walks during National Epilepsy Week, which runs until Sunday. The charity is aiming to raise awareness of the seriousness of the condition.

Mrs Jenkins said they never realised Stacey could die as a result of epilepsy.

"I think with our grandchild we never expected her to die. Publicity about the condition now has to say that children are dying."

She said some of the money raised would go towards research.

Philip Lee, the charity's chief executive, said people with epilepsy faced an uphill struggle. He said: "Our members often face negative, old-fashioned attitudes at work, at school, from the media and sometimes at home.

"This is compounded by a lack of specialist knowledge." Epilepsy Action's freephone helpline is on 0808 8005050 or visit the website at www.epilepsy.org.uk.