Help Richard say goodbye to Rhiannon

On New Year’s Day, Rhiannon Hollinshead quickly became unwell less than 12 hours after seeing in the new year with her partner Richard (Rich) Medway and their two children, Vincent (Vinnie) and Tristan.

With no known underlying condition and no earlier warning signs of anything being wrong, Rich suddenly found himself in an unimaginable situation - using his training as a fireman to perform CPR on the love of his life.

Despite their best efforts, Rich and the paramedics were unable to save Rhiannon and we tragically lost a beloved fiancé, mother, and dear friend on New Year’s Day.

This is a devastating loss to everyone who knows her, but most of all to Richard and their two children Vinnie (who attends an SEN school as a person with autism) and Tristan (who is home educated). Now, as we mourn the loss of Rhiannon, we ask for your help in supporting her family as they navigate the tough times ahead.

There have been much appreciated requests from friends and family with offers of support and requests on how they can help support Rich at this time. So we have set up this go fund me as a way for that to happen. Any contributions, big or small will help Rich with funeral costs and say

goodbye to Rhiannon with the love and respect she deserves.

Funeral costs shouldn't add to the pain, especially to a local firefighter who has given so much to the community. Your contribution holds the power to make a profound impact on a family that are going through unimaginable loss and grief.

Let’s show our appreciation and come together to help someone who regularly puts his life on the line to help others.