The family of a 10-year-old boy who has successfully battled cancer say they are overwhelmed by the love and support shown to them.

Finnie Egleton is clear of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia, a type of blood cancer that starts from white blood cells called lymphocytes in the bone marrow.

The brave youngster will take his last chemotherapy pill on Saturday and then ring the all-clear bell at the Jenny Lind Children's Hospital at the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital - ending a three-year ordeal for the family.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Finnie with friend Sophie and collection buckets outside the school Picture: Jungle PR LtdFinnie with friend Sophie and collection buckets outside the school Picture: Jungle PR Ltd (Image: Jungle PR Ltd)

Ahead of the emotional occasion Finne's primary school in Hopton, near Great Yarmouth, held a fundraising event called Go Gold for Childhood Cancer today.

It saw Finnie's friends and staff dress up as superheroes as they raised funds for the Jenny Lind hospital and Norfolk cancer charity Finnbar's Force.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Finnie Egleton and his superhero friends at the school fundraising day Picture: Jungle PR LtdFinnie Egleton and his superhero friends at the school fundraising day Picture: Jungle PR Ltd (Image: Jungle PR Ltd)

Finnie's mother Kellie Egleton is headteacher at Hopton Primary Academy and praised everyone who supported the fundraising event and the family over the last three years.

She said: "It's been amazing really. The love that has surrounded us I think has been the most overwhelming part of our journey.

"We have never felt alone, never ever. We are very, very blessed indeed."

Looking forward to Finnie ringing the all-clear bell tomorrow, Ms Egleton said she would feel "relief" and added: "The diagnosis has transformed us as a family. We don't take anything for granted."

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Finnie's family have thanked friends, colleagues and relatives for their support over three years of cancer treatment. (Image: Supplied by family)Finnie's family have thanked friends, colleagues and relatives for their support over three years of cancer treatment. (Image: Supplied by family) (Image: Supplied by family)

Attending today's event was Rev Canon Sally Theakson, who was representing the Bishop of Norwich.

Great Yarmouth Mercury: The Rev Canon Sally Theakston with Finnie and his mother Kellie Egleton Picture: Jungle PR LtdThe Rev Canon Sally Theakston with Finnie and his mother Kellie Egleton Picture: Jungle PR Ltd (Image: Jungle PR Ltd)

The bishop had sent a message which said: "I was delighted to hear that tomorrow you will ring the bell to mark the end of your treatment and today you are having a special Go for Gold event at your school.

"I enclose a small, wooden holding cross made in Bethlehem from olive wood for you. Also, a cheque to help you on your way with your fundraising."

Great Yarmouth Mercury: Ritson Lodge care home provided superhero cakes for the fundraising day Picture: Jungle PR LtdRitson Lodge care home provided superhero cakes for the fundraising day Picture: Jungle PR Ltd (Image: Jungle PR Ltd)

Ritson Lodge care home provided superhero cakes for the fundraising day.