Just Giving page launched after sudden death of two-year-old girl
A mum has shared a Just Giving page after announcing the "devastating" news of her daughter's passing.
Two-year-old Isabelle Cooper tragically passed away in the early hours of Thursday morning (September 19). Mum Dr Emily Cooper, a lecturer at the University of Central Lancashire in Preston, shared the sad news of her daughter's passing on X, just three years after her son Alexander died suddenly.
Alexander was just three-years-old when he died suddenly after feeling "a bit unwell" on Boxing Day 2021. The siblings had been diagnosed with the same rare genetic disorder, a PPA2 deficiency which can lead to sudden cardiac death in infants and young people.
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Taking to social media to explain the news, Dr Cooper shared a link for a Just Giving page, alongside the caption: "Thanks so much for all the condolences for the loss of Isabelle.We're so grateful for offers of help but as we can't think straight at the moment,a colleague has kindly done a fundraiser page until we can function enough to know what we need. Thank you x."
So far, the fundraiser has amassed over £24,000 to support the family during their devastating losses. Explaining the situation, the fundraiser reads in full: "It is truly heart breaking to share that Emily and her family have suffered another devastating loss with the passing of their 2-year-old daughter, Isabelle.
"Isabelle had PPA2 deficiency, which can lead to sudden cardiac death in infants and young people. Emily also lost her 3 year old son Alexander to this in 2021. She has undertaken some amazing work around raising awareness of this condition and SUDC generally, using her skills and lived experience to help others.
"Emily is such a loved and valued colleague and friend and we'd like to help her and her family now by offering a bit of support during this time. Anything you can donate would be much appreciated and will be used to pay for essentials such as meals, help with household necessities and Isabelle's funeral.
"The family also need to go through the process of replacing Alexander's headstone for one which includes Isabelle too. All of this is really incomprehensible, so any help will go a long way.
"As a school and wider community we have pulled together before in times of need and hopefully you are able to donate something to ease the burden Emily and her family are now facing.
"Please also share this with others as we want to be able to offer as much support as possible. Thank you."
Following Alexander's death in 2021, his devastated parents began to raise awareness of sudden deaths in children helping the charity Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood UK.