Nearly £10,000 has been raised in the memory of a Preston woman who died during childbirth.
The family of Rebecca Ryding have thanked friends and family for their support after a fundraising event was held nearly a year on from her death.
28-year-old Becca, who lived in Fulwood, died from extremely rare complication known as amniotic fluid embolism giving birth to Vincent.
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Becca’s mother, Joanne Neville, worked with friends to put on the event at the BAC/EE social club in South Meadow Lane on Saturday.
Through donations on the night, an auction and an online fundraising page a total of £10,000 has been raised towards the Wellbeing of Women charity.
Joanne told Blog Preston: “On behalf of myself, family and my amazing support team Donna, Becki, Lucy and Page – I would like to thank everyone from the bottom of my heart for such kindness , generosity and most of all coming along to show their love for Rebecca.
“DJ Slug and DJ Paul Killeen were amazing and gave their time for free and Pete’s pantry provided and donated the hotpot -I am truly so grateful for everyone coming and sharing the love – celebrating Becca.”
The JustGiving page in Rebecca’s memory is listed as Joanne Neville is fundraising for Wellbeing of Women.
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