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BBC News
10 hours ago
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Teachers tackle skydive for Southport girl's charity
Two teachers from a school attended by one of the girls killed in the Southport stabbings have completed a charity skydive to raise funds for a charity set up in her Sephton and Adrian of Farnborough Road School raised more than £18,000 for the Elsie's Story charity was set up in memory of former pupil Elsie Dot Stancombe, who was one of three girls killed at the dance class murders in the Merseyside town in July last year."We are both so proud to be supporting Elsie's Story so that Elsie is remembered as the beautiful young person that she was," Ms Sephton said. "It was always a privilege to teach Elsie and be part of her learning journey at Farnborough."She was such a charismatic, determined young lady who always had an infectious energy and a sparkle in her eyes."Elsie is our inspiration and we wanted to do something to honour her memory and celebrate her incredible spirit." Mr Antell said: "We both want to inspire children to be brave, live their lives and grab every moment that they can."Without a doubt we were both going to be very scared when it came to jumping. But we knew Elsie would be absolutely overjoyed to know her teachers were doing a skydive for her."The skydive was just one event in a series of fundraising activities over the Friday, pupils at Farnborough Road enjoyed a "break the rules day" which saw them donate money in exchange for being allowed to break a list of 15 rules in Saturday, pupils, teachers and parents also raised funds through the Southport Colour Run, which took place at Southport Rugby Club. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Yahoo
18-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Elsie's parents support for 'crucial' blood drive
The mother of a seven-year-old girl who was murdered in the Southport knife attacks has praised the "inspiring" people who donated "crucial" blood during a drive in the town. Elsie Dot Stancombe was one of three girls killed in the attacks during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in the Merseyside town on 29 July. Her parents, Jenni and Dave, joined 100 people, including supporters of their charity Elsie's Story, at a session at St John Stone Church to highlight the need for blood donations for emergencies. Mrs Stancombe said: "Although the outcome for Elsie was tragically different, we know that blood transfusions were crucial for many of those injured that day." "NHS Blood and Transplant made 10 emergency deliveries of blood to hospitals treating the casualties and that quick response meant the life-saving blood was available for everyone who needed it," she said. "Following a conversation with a parent of a child who was injured that day, it felt really important that Elsie's Story supported this event." She added the charity aimed to "create a legacy of love and hope" and the session was "so uplifting and inspiring". Among the NHS Blood and Transplant staff supporting the session were two members of the transport team based at the Liverpool blood centre who played a critical role in the emergency response in Southport. Stephen Kuypers and Dave Oxton were among a team of drivers who made the 10 emergency blue-light deliveries of blood supplies in three hours to four hospitals, including Alder Hey Children's Hospital. Mr Kuypers said: "Hospital colleagues later told us that the quick response of the Liverpool transport team helped ensure that the patients received the best possible care. "The was a very rewarding message to receive." He donated his blood as he is O negative - the blood type most needed for emergencies as it can be given to anyone. NHS Blood and Transplant chief executive Dr Jo Farrar said: "It is wonderful to see how many people have been inspired by Elsie's Story to give blood, and we are thankful to Elsie's brave parents Jenni and Dave for their incredible support. "Because each donation can help up to three adults or six children, 300 lives or more will be saved and improved in Elsie's memory." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Attack mum 'will never feel true happiness again' Family set up charity in name of Elsie Dot Southport chooses hope over hatred as it tries to heal
BBC News
18-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Elsie Dot Stancombe's mum supports Southport blood drive
The mother of a seven-year-old girl who was murdered in the Southport knife attacks has praised the "inspiring" people who donated "crucial" blood during a drive in the Dot Stancombe was one of three girls killed in the attacks during a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in the Merseyside town on 29 July. Her parents, Jenni and Dave, joined 100 people, including supporters of their charity Elsie's Story, at a session at St John Stone Church to highlight the need for blood donations for Stancombe said: "Although the outcome for Elsie was tragically different, we know that blood transfusions were crucial for many of those injured that day." "NHS Blood and Transplant made 10 emergency deliveries of blood to hospitals treating the casualties and that quick response meant the life-saving blood was available for everyone who needed it," she said."Following a conversation with a parent of a child who was injured that day, it felt really important that Elsie's Story supported this event." She added the charity aimed to "create a legacy of love and hope" and the session was "so uplifting and inspiring".Among the NHS Blood and Transplant staff supporting the session were two members of the transport team based at the Liverpool blood centre who played a critical role in the emergency response in Kuypers and Dave Oxton were among a team of drivers who made the 10 emergency blue-light deliveries of blood supplies in three hours to four hospitals, including Alder Hey Children's Hospital. Mr Kuypers said: "Hospital colleagues later told us that the quick response of the Liverpool transport team helped ensure that the patients received the best possible care."The was a very rewarding message to receive."He donated his blood as he is O negative - the blood type most needed for emergencies as it can be given to Blood and Transplant chief executive Dr Jo Farrar said: "It is wonderful to see how many people have been inspired by Elsie's Story to give blood, and we are thankful to Elsie's brave parents Jenni and Dave for their incredible support."Because each donation can help up to three adults or six children, 300 lives or more will be saved and improved in Elsie's memory." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
