In loving memory of Nicola Anne Kilby ❤️

Hello,

My names Kieran a son, a grandson and a brother and I’m raising money for the charity Vasculitis UK and my mothers funeral to help ease the stress on the family in a time where nothing could be more painful. Please take a moment to read and understand why, letting me break it down into two vital things.

One - My mother suffered from a long standing Illness called Wegener’s Granulomatosis or other commonly know as GPA. GPA is a type of primary systemic ANCA associated vasculitis (AAV). It is the most common type of this group of vasculitis diseases. It usually affects the kidneys, lungs, ears, nose and sinuses. GPA is characterised by inflammation of the small blood vessels including the capillaries which is a horrendous disease to endure. Even a slight cold could turn a sniffle into hospitalisation, It’s far from comfortable. She endured this for over 5 years holding on until she couldn’t no more.

Two - Funerals are unbelievably expensive and although there are many of us the cost just isn’t viable for some and this woman deserves the best send off possible. Unfortunately we can’t do it alone and that’s the hardest and saddest thing to admit. The last thing we want is for her to leave this world in the opposite way of who she was a person and in life. She was a woman of glamour and style. A beautiful wife, a loving mother and the best friend everyone deserves ! She always put others above herself no matter what. So i ask, if you can help please donate, we can’t do this alone.

So what’s the plan ?

If you donate then you help us support the chosen charity - Vasculitis UK

The majority of funds will go to the charity fighting for support against this horrendous disease, allowing sufferers to live their life more comfortably and for better research into the detection and prevention of the illness. This will all be published publicly, showing how much is given with detailed information on how you can also raise money.

The final percentage will go to her funeral. Allowing her family to say their final goodbyes and sending Nicola out in style. Easing any stress put on the family in this very tough time, she was a pillar to so many in life and without her they are beyond lost.

We hate to ask but if you can donate even the tiniest amount then Our mums life meant something and with the money raised can change/help someone else going through the same as she did knowing that they won’t suffer the way she did. Please donate what you can ❤️ R.I.P mum this one’s for you xx