Brave Zac Staples went through surgery, proton beam therapy and intensive chemo.
But, despite the gruelling treatment, he lost his life in April 2022 - just over a year after his shocking diagnosis.
Parents Luke and Karen Staples have now welcomed news The Brain Tumour Charity is investing £1.5million in research to better understand Zac's rare cancer embryonal tumour with multilayered rosettes.
The Europe-wide collaboration is aiming to improve treatment for youngsters.
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