Our daughter Megan passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at just 24 years old. She was bright, kind, compassionate, and deeply loved by everyone who knew her. Losing her has left a hole in our lives that can never be filled.

Following the post‑mortem, we have been told that a full inquest will be opened into Megan’s death. As a family, we are still searching for answers. While we wait for that process to begin, we want to do something positive — something that reflects who Megan was and the impact she had on the world.

During her time in the Intensive Care Unit at St James’s Hospital in Leeds, the medical team did absolutely everything they could for her. Their dedication, care, and compassion were extraordinary.

Update on our fundraiser in memory of our beautiful daughter Megan

We wanted to share an important update and say a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has supported us so far.

Following conversations with the ICU team at St James’s Hospital, we’ve been guided towards a new opportunity where your kindness and generosity could make an even greater impact.

While a mechanical CPR device was our original goal, the clinical team explained that there are practical limitations to its use within the hospital setting. Instead, they have asked whether we might support the creation of a dedicated outdoor rehabilitation space for Intensive Care Unit patients.

This space would allow critically ill patients to safely experience fresh air, sunlight, and time outdoors — something that can have a profound impact on recovery, wellbeing, and dignity. It will also provide families with a private, calming place to gather their thoughts away from the intensity of the ward.

Although this is a change from our original plan, we feel it reflects Megan’s compassion and her commitment to helping others. Most importantly, it gives us the chance to create a lasting legacy in her name — one that will bring comfort, hope, and humanity to patients and families for years to come.

Thank you for your understanding, kindness, and ongoing support. It truly means everything to us.

Who Megan Was

Megan dedicated her time to Sexpression:UK, where she served as National Director and Chair, helping young people access open, inclusive and empowering relationships and sex education forchildren 11 to 17.

She also founded SSAFE – Suicide Support & Awareness For Everyone, a project she created while at Leeds University after her brother’s own struggles with mental health. SSAFE focuses on suicide prevention, mental health awareness, and creating safe, stigma‑free spaces for students and young people.

Megan built the structure, trained volunteers, and created a community where people could talk openly and get help without judgement

Even after leaving university, she continued this work through SSAFE & Welfare, supporting festivals like Leeds Festival and thousands of young people who relied on her kindness and guidance.

At the time of her death, Megan was thriving both personally and professionally. She worked at PwC as a Senior Associate in Integrated Service Risk, having earned her place through a Graduate Technology Degree Apprenticeship. She was also an active member of PwC’s Gender Alignment Network, championing inclusion and supporting colleagues across the firm.

Alongside her role, she was studying for her Master’s degree, and tutoring students — something she loved because it allowed her to lift others up and share her knowledge. She balanced all of this with her volunteering, her advocacy work, and her commitment to making the world kinder and safer for young people.

One of the most joyful parts of Megan’s life was her love of musical theatre. It was something that lit her up completely. Musicals were her escape, her comfort, and her joy. She adored shows like Operation Mincemeat, Waitress, Dear Evan Hansen, and Hamilton. Each one spoke to her in a different way — the clever humour and chaos of Operation Mincemeat, the warmth and healing in Waitress, the honesty and vulnerability of Dear Evan Hansen, and the power and energy of Hamilton. She knew the songs by heart, and she’d sing them around the house, in the car, or while cooking, always with that spark in her voice that made you smile without even trying. Musicals were something we shared as a family, and those memories now feel even more precious. They were part of who she was: expressive, emotional, thoughtful, and full of life. Even now, hearing those songs brings her back to us — her voice, her smile, her warmth

Your support will:

Help save lives in Megan’s name

It will help support NHS staff,patients and family in their time of need.

Create a lasting legacy for a young woman who cared deeply about others

Bring something positive out of unimaginable loss

If you are unable to donate, simply sharing this page would mean the world to us.

Thank You

Thank you for reading Megan’s story, and thank you to everyone who has supported us during the most difficult time of our lives. Your kindness continues to carry us through.

It will help families in their darkest moments.

And it will ensure that Megan’s compassion lives on.

We would like to share the details of Megan’s funeral for anyone who wishes to come and pay their respects.

Monday 6th July 2026

⏰ 1:45pm

Rawdon Crematorium, Leeds Rd, Rawdon, Leeds LS19 6JP

Everyone is welcome.

After the service, we will be holding a wake at:

Farsley Cricket Club

The Pavilion, Red Lane, Farsley, Pudsey, LS28 5JE

With love,

Tony and family