Mum, 26, was playing with her children in the garden... hours later she had died
23.10.2023 - 07:03
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A young mum who was "beautiful inside and out" died just hours after playing with her children in the garden.
Jade Roberts was 26-years-old when she took her own life in April 2021. Since then, Jade's mum Tracey has vowed to make a change by setting up a charity called the Jade Roberts Project, an organisation dedicated to ending the stigma surrounding the "silent killer".
In honour of Jade, who was from the Knotty Ash area of Liverpool, it aims to help those struggling with anxiety, depression, suicide and addictions. Mum Tracey previously described how she did not realise the true extent of the mental health struggles her daughter was living with.
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Speaking to the ECHO this summer, Tracey said: "Jade was absolutely beautiful inside and out. She was constantly worried about others and their problems and I truly believe that was a way of hiding how she was feeling.
"She was a fantastic mum and had an infectious laugh. She was the life and soul of the party and would give her last fiver to the homeless.
"She loved cooking and animals and said one day she would be a vet. She adored her family. I miss her so much and I love her. She gives me the strength and courage to do what I'm doing.
"To have this charity in Jade's name, it may sound daft, but it's a legacy for her and her children. I know she would've wanted me to help others and it's an honour to do that in her name."
Carl Ellis is now raising money for the Jade Roberts Project by taking part in a 100km row at Phoenix Fitness gym in Old Swan on November 28.
Carl, 53, from Tuebrook, said: "I wanted to