£1,700 is raised in Michelle’s memory (From Bradford Telegraph and Argus)

£1,700 is raised in Michelle’s memory

1:34am Tuesday 13th May 2008 in

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A fundraising event has been held in memory of a bride-to-be who lost her battle against cancer weeks before she was set to walk down the aisle.

Michelle Fuller, 33, was due to marry at St John's Church in Clayton on June 7.

Instead, her funeral service will be held at the same church tomorrow, after she lost her fight against inoperable mouth cancer just over a week ago.

An event organised to raise money for her honeymoon went ahead, with the £1,700 raised going to Bradford Royal, Infirmary, where Michelle was treated.

The money will also go towards a holiday for her daughter Morgan, who is seven.

Michell's fiance, Mall Brown, 31, and Morgan were among friends and family supporting the event at The Fiddlers Three in Clayton, near Michelle's home.

Michelle's mother, Eileen Fuller, wore the outfit she had selected for her daughter's wedding, while father, Peter, and brother and sister Toni and Anita also supported the night.

An anonymous benefactor bid £500 for a watch and then donated the watch to Mall.

The event was also supported by Bradford Bulls players.

One of Michelle's closest friends, Carol Simpson, originally launched an appeal in the Telegraph & Argus to help give Michelle and Mall the wedding of their dreams.

T&A readers then stepped up to the mark, donating everything the couple needed for their big day, including an £800 Spanish wedding dress for Michelle.

Now Michelle will be buried wearing the dress in which she had planned to be married. She will also be wearing her wedding ring.

Carol said: "She would have loved the evening, it was brilliant. Everybody was howling with laughter at the hypnotist - everybody had a fantastic night.

"The Bulls players came and mingled with everyone and stayed for a few hours. They were great. I think I have done her proud."

The funeral service takes place at 1.30pm and will be followed by cremation in Clayton. Money should be donated in lieu of flowers for ward 19 at Bradford Royal Infirmary.