By Melton Times | Posted 5 March, 2018
Family members and friends of Asfordby teenager Leah Reek who was killed in the horrifying explosion in Leicester have raised more than £5,000 in her memory for charity in just two days.
Leah’s mum, Joanne, and sister, Molly, are among those who have pledged to take part in a 10K walk next month in aid of the LOROS hospice, where the 18-year-old did voluntary work.
Leah was one of five people killed in the blast just over a week ago which reduced a two-storey flat and the mini supermarket below it to rubble.
A message on the online fundraising page set up by her family and friends movingly reads: “On Sunday 25th February 2018, our beautiful daughter, sister and granddaughter Leah Beth Reek was cruelly taken from us in the Leicester explosions on Hinckley Road, along with her boyfriend Shane, his mum Mary and his brother Sean.
“Leah was a beautiful person inside and out, who’s smile truly lit up any room that she walked in. “She was so caring, and regularly volunteered at LOROS helping those less fortunate than her.
“She was enjoying her studies at Loughborough College and had received an unconditional offer to study nursing at De Montfort University in Leicester.
“Our hearts are forever broken from losing our beautiful baby girl in such a tragic way and we will miss her every day for the rest of her lives.
“In memory of Leah, we will be taking part in the LOROS Twilight 10km walk on Saturday 14th April 2018.
“Any donations, however big or small, would be so gratefully received for a charity so close to her heart.
“Sleep peacefully Leah Loo, we love you forever and always.”
Go onlineto sponsor Leah’s family and friends in the LOROS 10km Twilight Walk.
