THERE is sadness this afternoon following the news that brave Sofia Parke from Derry passed away at a hospital in England yesterday.
Sofia, who was just two years-old, had been battling illness during her short life.
The battler had been born with only one half of her heart developed and had undergone a number of operations.
Tragically, Sofia passed away at Birmingham Children’s Hospital.
On her second birthday, she was rushed to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast for treatment.
But she later transferred to the Birmingham hospital where she sadly lost her brave battle for life surrounded by her loving parents Stephen Darius and partner Bronagh.
A crowdfunding page was set up today up to help the family with funeral costs.
So far, almost £1,800 has been raised with generous donations.
You can donate to the page on https://gogetfunding.com/sofia-parkes-funeral-fund/