Heartbreaking tributes paid to 'incredible' mum who went 'above and beyond'
06.04.2024 - 16:07
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Tributes have been paid to an 'incredible' mum who was a 'prolific' fundraiser for a rugby team. Friends said Tanya Holden had a 'heart of gold', and described her as 'charismatic' and 'fun'.
Her passing was announced by Wigan St Patricks Amateur Rugby League Club. The club said Tanya went 'above and beyond' to support them.
A fundraising page has been set up to raise money for her family. The initial target of £1,000 has since been smashed, with more than £3,800 already being donated.
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The rugby club said on Facebook: "The club are devastated to hear of the untimely passing of one of our amazing parents Tanya Holden, 3 of her children are players at our club with her eldest child being part of Ince Rose Bridge's LDRL team. Tanya was an amazing, warm hearted, charismatic and fun lady, and a prolific fundraiser for the club, she went above and beyond to help the teams in which her children were involved.
"Tanya's light will never dim. Everyone at the club extends their love and light to her amazing family, especially her children.
"Rest easy Tanya you will always be remembered with warmth and a smile. From all of us at Pats x."
A further tribute was posted by the club's junior team. It said that Tanya had recently raised £700 for the team.
The tribute read: "Her generosity and kindness will be sorely missed. She was an incredible lady with a heart of gold and she will forever be missed.
"The world has lost a true diamond. Thoughts are with her entire family and friends at this sad time. Sleep tight."
The fundraising page can be viewed here.