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.

The programme will be facilitated by S.E.E.D – a specialist eating disorder charity based in Ashton 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. That is
a great comfort to us.

“I’d love to see as many people as possible at this event. We’d really like support from businesses too, to make this event and the programme a success in Eve’s memory. Donations of funds towards the education programme, and also prizes for the raffle will be gratefully received.

“Please contact S.E.E.D if you are able to support us in any way via their website or on 01772 915735.”

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Founder and CEO S.E.E.D Lancashire, Shelley Perry, said: “It’s an honour to be supporting Eve’s family in their plea to make a legacy for their beautiful daughter by educating schools and getting the information out there to help young people and their families with eating disorders.

“Our team at S.E.E.D are excited to make an impact for the better in Lancashire.”

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Eve’s Legacy Charity Dinner event will be held on Thursday 6 October 2022, at Bliss Hotel Southport, and will be a celebration of Eve’s life, with support from her family, friends and school.

Tickets for the fundraising evening can be booked on the Try Booking website.

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