A rotary club has raised more than £1,100 for a fund set up in memory of a woman who died of an undetected heart condition.
Sarah Simpson, of Narborough, a seemingly healthy 20-year-old, drowned in the bath in April 2007.
Doctors believe an undiagnosed heart condition caused he death.
Since then, her family has been raising money for CRY – Cardiac Risk in the Young – a charity which researches sudden adult death and provides support for bereaved relatives.
Sarah’s parents, Colin and Hilary, are hoping to raise almost £10,000 for the charity to set up a screening session for young people in Leicester.
An electrocardiogram test can tell if a young person might be at risk.
The family is now being supported by Blaby Rotary Club, which raised £1,140 by organising an auction. That took the total amount raised to about £6,700.
Gavin Human, from the Rotary club, said: “I was touched and very moved when I heard about the sudden death of Colin’s daughter Sarah.
“Colin explained what he and his family had hoped to do in her memory.
“I though it was a worthwhile cause for Rotary to support, particularly as they live locally.
“With the support of the Rotary Club of Blaby, I arranged an auction evening at a local Indian restaurant, Dipali.
“A fantastic night was had by all and it raised some money towards such a worthwhile cause.
Colin said: “I would like to thank everyone for their support on that evening.
“The money will be paid into Sarah’s memorial fund at CRY, which we wish to use to set up a heart screening session for young people in the area.
“We have now raised a total of approximately £6,700 in memory of Sarah so we still have another £3,000 to raise before we can get the screening organised.
“However, with everyone’s continued support, I am sure we will get there.”
Earlier this year, Hilary took part in the London Bridges charity walk through the capital to boost the fund.
Sarah’s brother, Will, has also raised money by taking part in the Great North Run.
