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Dan Kay Foundation chair Amos Waldman at the official launch of the charity honouring his late cousin(Image: Colin Lane/Liverpool Echo)

Former Liverpool Echo reporter Dan Kay was remembered at an event to mark the official joint launch of a charity set up in his name and the publication of a book containing some of his best-loved stories.

The articles were curated by Dan's colleague and former ECHO journalist Sam Carroll with a foreword by his footballing hero Sir Kenny Dalglish.

Speakers at Thursday night's event included foundation chair and Dan's cousin Amos Waldman, trustees Leanne Devine, Sam Carroll and Maria Breslin, Steve Whittle, founder of men's mental health and suicide charity Tough to Talk, and foundation member Steve Hart who read out a message on behalf of Dan's close friend Sara Williams.

The event was sponsored by Doughty Street Chambers and law firm Leigh Day which has an office in Liverpool's Plaza Building.

She also represented Dan's family during the inquest into his death.

Dan was known all over the city and wider region for his pioneering journalism, his tireless campaigning for Hillsborough justice and his kind and caring personality.

Dan's death prompted a huge outpouring of sadness and love from his family, many friends and former colleagues.

His remarkable achievements and legacy were honoured with a tribute in Parliament, a posthumous doctorate at Liverpool Hope University and the creation of new charity - The Dan Kay Foundation.

Dan tirelessly donated his time to charities and good causes across the North West and the charity aims to continue his legacy while tackling stigma around mental health and suicide and spreading kindness.

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A signed Curtis Jones LFC shirt donated by the club and a signed EFC shirt were among the prizes while the event was supported by the independent Linghams Booksellers in Heswall and the Liver Building.

Dan's cousin Amos, chair of the Dan Kay Foundation, said: "It was a pleasure to see so many of Dan's family and friends at this iconic venue for the joint official launch of the Dan Kay Foundation and Dan's book, LFC Stories.

We hope we can rely on your continued support going forward and look forward to announcing more exciting initiatives in the coming weeks."

Leanne Devine, also a foundation trustee, said: "As someone who knew Dan through his work in covering many social justice issues in the city, I am extremely proud to be part of the Dan Kay Foundation, and that Leigh Day can help sponsor the Foundation's event to launch Dan's book.

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"In addition to fundraising to support local causes, the Dan Kay Foundation aims to drive forward improvements to our mental health services across the region.