Hopes for memorial to tragic teenager
The family of a teenager who died from a rare genetic condition hopes a specially-equipped camping pod will let her memory live on.
Sophie Birtles was just 13 when she passed away at Rebecca House children's hospice in June.
She was a lifelong lover of camping - now her family is attempting to raise £15,000 for a disabled-friendly facility at Glen Wyllin.
Her mum Ali wants it to be a gift to the Island's handicapped community:
You can find out more about the campaign via the donation page here.
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