A memorial for a 'remarkable' teenager is set to help Ashton charity SEEDLancashire educate youngsters on positive body image and self-acceptance 🤍
A family from Burscough are holding a dinner and auction fundraiser in memory of their teenage daughter who tragically died last year when she took her own life.Eve Lewis was a popular and bright 15-year-old student in her final year at Burscough Priory Academy when she died after battling anorexia.
Although Eve had been making good progress in her treatment following an inpatient-admission period, Eve’s family believe she was still tormented by anorexia and was struggling to overcome the intense internal battle. This resulted in Eve tragically taking her own life while out walking her dog, on Sunday 26 September 2021.
Eve’s family are organising a fundraising event – Eve’s Legacy Charity Dinner – to celebrate her short but remarkable life, and in parallel, to raise funds for an education programme at Eve’s high school.near Preston Docks – who will provide pupils with a crucial education and awareness programme. Their aim is to help young people to understand positive self-esteem and body image, along with empowering pupils to develop a positive mindset and self-acceptance. It is hoped that more schools and young people can also be reached with this funding.Eve’s mum, Paula Lewis, said: “We always knew Eve would go on to do great things. Even though she is no longer with us, she is continuing to do good, and help others through the fundraising and education programme.
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