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East Cowes Mother Hopes To Raise Funds For Play Equipment In Daughter's Memory

Nikki and her daughter Keziah

An East Cowes mother is hoping to raise funds for a new piece of play equipment in the town - in memory of her daughter.

Nikki Flux-Edmonds is hoping to raise £10,000 for the new piece of children's play equipment for the Bumblebee Park by next year.

The anniversary of Kezi's death on June 1 next year (2022) is a significant date for Nikki, it marks Kezi's life and death equalling the same amount of time.

Her mother says she would have been dead as long as she was living. which is why Nikki wants to do something special.

When Kezi was a toddler she "adored" this piece of play kit and thought she was "king of the world - being high up."

(Kezi)

Nikki told Isle of Wight Radio:

"It would remind me more of her when I went past the garden, I do visit it regularly but it would remind me of her... I plan to do anything I can to make this money, we have to make it...It would be so perfect to stand there on her anniversary day and say 'you are remembered'.

"It is partially for me but it is going to benefit the young children in East Cowes on that estate, I have had so many letters from parents saying they are so excited because their children play there.

"She should still be here she shouldn't be dead. I want to make her stand out again and be the name on people's lips."

The local authority is said to be behind the idea - but Nikki is waiting until they reach £5,000 so they can apply for planning permission.

The piece of kit 

Meanwhile, family friend Steven, who has just turned 18 will be taking on a skydive from Sandown Airport today (Tuesday).

You can follow the link below to sponsor him.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/2c5f82-stevens-skydive?utm_campaign=p_cp_url&utm_medium=os&utm_source=customer

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