Family of Bella Greer launch GoFundMe page to help Fylde Coast teens struggling with mental health and bullying

Bella Greer, 14, was found unresponsive at her home in Cypress Point, Ansdell, on Thursday evening (October 5).

Her mother Sarah performed CPR but was sadly unable to resuscitate her despite her best efforts.

Thousands of people turned out to watch Lytham Windmill turn pink on Sunday evening (October 9) in Bella’s memory.

Bella’s aunt Jaime Barber said: “The number of people who turned out was wonderful.

“We took such great comfort from that.”

A GoFundMe page was also set up by Jaime to raise awareness of Bella’s story and to help young people struggling with their mental health and bullying.

With a target of £5,000, the money will be used to fund packages for schools and hire premises where young people can meet and talk about their feelings and problems.

“We need to do something to prevent such experiences happening to others,” Jaime said.

“We need to make a change now to prevent any more needless deaths.

“Let’s not let Bella die in vain and raise money to spread Bella’s story and hopefully make a difference to our community, young people and families.”

During an emotional speech at the candlelit vigil, Jaime described Bella as a “sweet, caring, funny little girl.”

“Bella saw the light and the innocence in everything and everyone,” she said.

“Since the day Bella was born, she has been a little light in this family but her main and favourite role was the caring and supportive sister to Ava.

“Bella, Ava and Sarah came as a trio. My sister fought every day for her girls to have a better life, and she will continue to do so for those to understand the importance of mental health and the effects of bullying.

“I have no idea how she gets up in the morning but she does and she does it for her girls, and believe me when I say the strength she has got this evening from you all, she will make sure at least one young mind or family doesn’t have to walk in our shoes.

She added: “I want to thank the North West Ambulance Service, Lancashire Constabulary, North West Air Ambulance, NHS staff and all those involved in the terrible events that transpired Thursday evening.

“You did the absolute best for our girl. Strangers that have now become family and I will never ever forget your professionalism when we were losing our minds.

“To those that held a service at school or bowed your heads in silence at all young and old sports clubs today, we have felt a great comfort from you all.

“Thank you all for coming and showing your support. The wonderful words, the love we feel as a family is unbelievable. I only wish Bella understood how much she was loved by so many, but she listened to the negative few.

“What a beautiful day it has been, a wonderful sunset – Bella is certainly with us and we will carry this light with us forever. Thank you and thank you all for coming.”

To donate to the GoFundMe page, click HERE.

If your child is struggling with bullying, call 0800 1111 or visit Childline online at https://www.childline.org.uk/.

The Samaritans, a registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, can be contacted free of charge on 116 123.

Papyrus, a UK charity dedicated to the prevention of suicide, can also be contacted on 0800 068 414.