Money raised in memory of still birth

A woman who lost her daughter before birth is raising money for a headstone at the cemetery she was laid to rest.

Michelle Clarke was told on New Year's Day that her baby-to-be, Destiny Jayde Clarke, had stopped breathing.

It was caused after the 36-year-old contracted preeclampsia, which impacts the placenta and stops adequately feeding the baby.

Two days later, the ex-professional dancer gave birth to the baby, 23 weeks in to pregnancy.

Destiny was buried at Bushbury Crematorium - but the family now want to raise money for a headstone in her memory.

Mrs Clarke has so far raised £800 through an online website, but needs to bring in £500 more for the stone to be made.

She is holding a dance class afternoon at All Saints Community Centre on July 29, from 12noon to 5pm.

There will be sessions to learn how to dance as well as music from Mrs Clarke's husband Glenroy.

Mrs Clarke already has two children, Malaika, 7, and Jackson, 1.

She said: "It was an incredibly hard time and I'm still suffering badly from it today.

"We want to remember her so we held the small burial and now we want a stone for her at the cemetery.

"It will be a fantastic event where people can have fun while also raising money for a good cause."

The event will feature a hot food stall.

To donate to the online webpage, visit www.gofundme.com/destinyjaydeclarke