Pembrokeshire schoolgirl Lily Wilson, 10, dies suddenly
Lily Wilson, 10, passed away in her home village of Simpson Cross last week.
Lily was a popular and precious member of Roch Community Primary School, big sister to Eva and beloved daughter of Andy and Kate.
The Pembrokeshire community has now pulled together to help her family.
Family friend Emma Robertson has set up a fundraising appeal to help cover the costs of Lily's funeral and kind-hearted contributors have helped smash the £2,000 target, raising more than £11,000 in just over 24 hours, as of the afternoon of Wednesday, June 4.
'Last week, dear friends Andy and Kate suffered the most devastating sudden and unexpected loss of their beautiful 10-year-old daughter Lily,' said Emma.
'The pain of the last week is a pain no parent should ever have to imagine, let alone navigate their way through.
'Lily was a loved and valued pupil in Roch community primary school and I know her friends, their parents and staff alike are all heartbroken at the sudden loss of Lily.'
Emma said that she, as well as other friends, colleagues and the local community, was desperate to help Lily's parents during this heart-breaking time.
'With the permission of Kate and Andy, I would like to try and help raise funds to help with the financial burden of the funeral of beautiful Lily,' she said.
'Together, we could all help ensure that Lily has the special day she deserves and take away some of that worry from Andy and Kate, so they can focus their attention on Lily's little sister, Eva.'
Emma said that any money left over would be put towards funding for a local defibrillator in Simpson Cross.
'Every rural village should have access to such vital resources,' she said. 'Maybe together, we can all help this happen.'
To contribute to the JustGiving appeal, go to www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/emma-robertson-723, linked above.
Emma asked anybody able to donate to do so.
She asked those unable to donate to share the fundraiser, so that other people could contribute.
'I know the whole family would be so grateful,' she said.
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Lily Wilson, 10, passed away in her home village of Simpson Cross last week. Lily was a popular and precious member of Roch Community Primary School, big sister to Eva and beloved daughter of Andy and Kate. The Pembrokeshire community has now pulled together to help her family. Family friend Emma Robertson has set up a fundraising appeal to help cover the costs of Lily's funeral and kind-hearted contributors have helped smash the £2,000 target, raising more than £11,000 in just over 24 hours, as of the afternoon of Wednesday, June 4. 'Last week, dear friends Andy and Kate suffered the most devastating sudden and unexpected loss of their beautiful 10-year-old daughter Lily,' said Emma. 'The pain of the last week is a pain no parent should ever have to imagine, let alone navigate their way through. 'Lily was a loved and valued pupil in Roch community primary school and I know her friends, their parents and staff alike are all heartbroken at the sudden loss of Lily.' Emma said that she, as well as other friends, colleagues and the local community, was desperate to help Lily's parents during this heart-breaking time. 'With the permission of Kate and Andy, I would like to try and help raise funds to help with the financial burden of the funeral of beautiful Lily,' she said. 'Together, we could all help ensure that Lily has the special day she deserves and take away some of that worry from Andy and Kate, so they can focus their attention on Lily's little sister, Eva.' Emma said that any money left over would be put towards funding for a local defibrillator in Simpson Cross. 'Every rural village should have access to such vital resources,' she said. 'Maybe together, we can all help this happen.' To contribute to the JustGiving appeal, go to linked above. Emma asked anybody able to donate to do so. She asked those unable to donate to share the fundraiser, so that other people could contribute. 'I know the whole family would be so grateful,' she said.
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