The family of a little girl who died earlier this year have raised £5,000 in her memory for the Magic of Play Garden Appeal at Stevenage's Lister Hospital. 

Thea Harris, who attended Letchmore Infants' and Nursery School in Stevenage, was born with a rare genetic condition called alagille syndrome.

It meant her heart, liver and kidneys were malformed and did not work as a healthy child's.

Thea, who was unable to walk unaided, spent a lot of time on the children's ward at Lister Hospital.

She died in July, aged just five.

Thea's family have now raised £5,000 for the East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals' Charity, to help create an engaging outdoor space for all children on Lister's Bluebell Ward, including those with sensory and complex needs.

The Comet: The family of Thea Harris have presented a cheque for £5,000 to Lister Hospital staff.The family of Thea Harris have presented a cheque for £5,000 to Lister Hospital staff. (Image: East and North Hertfordshire Hospitals' Charity)

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A spokesperson for the charity said: "Family and friends have all donated, organised events and fundraised in Thea's memory.

"We would like to say a heartfelt thank you to the lovely Harris family and to everyone who supported their fundraising.

"You have helped us move a step closer to making our garden project a reality for children being cared for on Bluebell Ward."