A HEARTBROKEN family have paid tribute to their “vibrant” daughter, 20, who died suddenly.
Poppy Eagle, from Washington, in Tyne and Wear, died on August 7 this year after her heart stopped, despite no known history of health problems.
The fashion student left behind four siblings and devastated parents Vicki and Peter.
Her family have since created the Poppy’s Light Foundation, which aims to help cardiac screening for children and young people.
They are hoping to prevent future deaths as they believe Poppy could have been saved if she had gone through screening.
Poppy’s Mum Vicki told ChronicleLive: “Poppy’s Light fundraising has been such a success and there’s a real comfort in that.
“What we have found is that there is really not a great deal of support around for bereaved children.
“Poppy was such a loving person, so vibrant, so full of light.
“So the charity is a way of keeping that light shining while doing something that can support other children.”
The family have a £25,000 fundraising target and Vicki said “the whole community” have been pulling together to support them.
Peter, one of Poppy’s brothers and other dads are setting off to climb Kilamanjaro next month to raise donations.
Poppy Eagle died suddenly on August 7 this year[/caption]
