ALONG with millions of other people I was devastated to learn of the tragic death of Princess Diana.

It hurt as much as losing a close family member. SInce her introduction to the Royal Family we have all shared with her times of joy and sorrow and I am sure we were all hoping that the future would once again hold some happiness for her to match that which she gave others so genuinely.

I want to do something positive in her memory, something she surely would have appreciated. There must be lots of other people thinking the same but not sure what.

I feel that if everyone who can afford to donate something (however small an amount) it would help towards the Princess's efforts for her favourite charities.

It is a positive way of remembering her which could at least turn this terrible waste of life into the lifesaving of others. It would be a phenomenal tribute to her if we could raise large sums for these charities as they were very important to her. Her two precious sons would be able to see how much regard there was for her.

CAROLYN M TOPHAM (Mrs), Petre House Farm, Langho, Blackburn.

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