10-Year-Old Girl Passes Away After Collapsing at School

A 10-year-old girl from West Yorkshire died after collapsing at school.

Rai Leyah collapsed at her school in Wakefield on Thursday, November 10, 2022, and was quickly rushed to the hospital where she tragically passed away.

Leyah’s family paid tribute to her, saying she was a “genuinely good girl” who was “beautiful inside and out.”

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Yorkshire Live reported:

Following the tragic death, members of her family set up a fundraiser to help raise money for a memorial bench and to take some stress off her parents. Her auntie Leanne is hoping to raise £3,000.

Leanne and her sister Lisa are taking part in dry January and finishing the challenge with a 10k run, dedicated to Rai. Leanne said the loss was devastating and Rai had a huge impact on all those around her.

“My sister Lisa and I are doing Dry January with a 10k run finisher! We want to dedicate the challenge to our precious niece who sadly passed away on 14/11/22 at age 10 after collapsing at school,” Leanne wrote in the fundraiser.

“The devastation of losing such a precious princess at such a young age has had a massive impact on so many people who loved, adored, and cherished her.”

“She was so loved by all who knew her. She was full of energy and joy living life to the fullest. She was always throwing herself about tumbling around showing off her fab gymnastics skills. Rai-Leyah was fearless in racing the boys and being competitive,” she added.

“She embodied the spirit of inclusivity without even realising it. Fly high our angel – until the day you are reunited with your loved ones. God bless you sweetheart.”

Wales Online added:

Rai-Leyah died on November 14 last year, just days after collapsing at her school in Wakefield. She was taken to the town’s Pinderfields Hospital but transferred to Leeds General Infirmary where she sadly died.

A family spokesman said at the time it was believed the youngster had suffered a brain haemorrhage. She was described as previously fit and healthy.

Hundreds of people attended the funeral at Jamia Masjid Swafia mosque on Park Lodge Lane in Wakefield which was followed by a burial service at Wakefield Cemetery on Sugar Lane.