PRIMARY pupils were all winners when they took part in a sports day organised by the Steve Bernard Foundation.

All participants were presented with "gold" medals to celebrate their achievements during the event, held at Victoria School in Poole.

More than 70 youngsters, with a range of disabilities, were invited from primary schools across Dorset to take part in a wide selection of sports.

They played table cricket, wheelchair football, table tennis, cricket and rounders as well as taking part in less familiar activities such as Boccia and bean bag games.

Tony and Sue Bernard from the foundation were in attendance, as were many parents and friends of those taking part.

"It was a beautiful day and we were privileged to attend an event where kids with different levels of disability came together to show us how wonderful sport is" said Tony.

"There was no moaning about things not being perfect - they just got on with enjoying sport and being with their friends. We also made sure that every child received a certificate and a medal, which were gold coloured but not real gold as some of the children thought."

Tony thanked all those involved in organising event, including volunteers from Bournemouth, Plymouth and Newcastle universities.

The Steve Bernard Foundation was set up following the tragic death of Tony and Sue's son, Steve, in a car accident in 2005.

A talented footballer and all-round sports enthusiast, Steve had just started a PE course at Chichester University when he and two friends were killed.

Following his death, his family and friends received many donations and decided to use the money to support sporting projects for young people.

Since then the Foundation has raised more than £200,000 for sporting projects across the south of England. So far it has supported more than 150 projects involving more than 20 sports.