External view of Everton FC's Hill Dickinson Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock lit up in rainbow colours ahead of an evening Premier League game.Everton FC
Lynette Horsburgh
North West
Everton's new stadium was lit up in rainbow colours ahead of Monday night's Premier League clash with Manchester United.
The Hill Dickinson Stadium at Bramley-Moore Dock was illuminated for the striking gesture between 18:00 and 19:00 GMT, in the run-up to kick-off.
The dazzling display was in honour of an eight-month-old boy called Rupert.
Here's all you need to know.
Who is baby Rupert?
Eight-month-old Rupert with brown hair wearing a cream top and brown knitted braces. He is smiling.Family photograph
Eight-month-old Rupert has been diagnosed with a condition called alternating hemiplegia of childhood (AHC).
The rainbow lights were a nod to Rupert's Rainbow - a fundraiser and AHC awareness campaign set up by his father Dave, who is a life-long Evertonian.
What is AHC?
The condition is a rare lifelong neurological syndrome said to affect only one in a million people.
It can cause paralysis, abnormal movements and seizures as well as developmental delays affecting learning and movement and behaviour.
Why did Dave set up Rupert's Rainbow?
He set it up to raise money for his "beautiful son who is always smiling despite all he has been through".
Dave is aiming to raise £1.5m for "hope, research and a cure".
He said there are currently clinical trials underway in America so hopefully there will be a cure in the future.
What did Dave make of Everton's display?
Dave said it was "incredible" gesture of unity from the club.
"They say it is the people's club," he said.
"It was really touching for my childhood club to do this and show they care and elevate awareness of AHC."
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