Bethany had a heart transplant as a baby and lived an amazing life as a carer until it suddenly failed her. Hundreds of friends and family dressed in Leeds United kits and bright colours to honour her life yesterday
Bethany Griffin, from Leeds, was one of the youngest babies to ever have had a heart transplant at the Newcastle Freeman Hospital 22 years ago.Bethany was buried beside her father's grave in Garforth Cemetery who died 20 years ago.Speaking to the Yorkshire Post, Bethany's mum Louise said:"I can't thank everyone enough for being there for me through the most difficult time in my life, I did my very best to make Beth proud and give her the very best send off she deserved.
"I didn't think much of it at the time but I said two due to the complications Beth was having with her heart at the time.The community has raised more than £6,000 after a social media appeal by her friends and family.
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