Staff, supporters and local residents took part in Sunday's Wirral Coastal Walk in aid of the Sam Bencheikh Memorial Fund, part of Tranmere Rovers In The Community.

Sam's first contact with Tranmere Rovers was as an eight-year-old attending one of the soccer schools. While at college, Sam was involved with the scheme on work experience arranged through his college course. Even when that work experience ended Sam's evident commitment to Tranmere and his work with us, that he continued to be involved as a coach on a part-time basis. His particular interest was working with and for all persons with differing disabilities.

Tragically, Sam died in a road accident in 2004. By way of tribute and remembrance, his family and their friends thereafter have dedicated themselves to raising funds in Sam's name and applying those funds through TRIC

The first goal of Sam's fund will be realised shortly when, after raising nearly £24,000, a new minibus will be delivered to the TRIC. This vehicle has been specially adapted to allow with disabilities to involve themselves in the programme of events being offered by the charity.

Sam's memorial fund have now dedicated themselves to raise a further £20,100 to operate a disablity club within the Club's recreational centre. This will be used to replace the existing floor, update changing and office facilities and purchase special equipment to allow use of the centre by persons with any form of disability.

On Sunday, Tranmere Rovers In The Community staff were joined by friends, family, supporters and local businesses on the walk.

Community officer Steve Williams said: "It was a great day and it was fantastic to see so many people raising funds in Sam's name."

Also taking part in the Wirral Coastal Walk were members of the Tranmere Rovers Ladies squad, who were raising funds for the team.