An amputee whose life has been changed by a surprise £11,500 donation towards new cosmetic limbs is launching a website to help others.

Laura Campbell, 16, had her legs amputated when she was 18 months old and learned to walk with artificial limbs.

The former Bingley Grammar School pupil, who suffers from a rare syndrome - Thromboctyopenia Radial Aplasia, which can cause skeletal, blood or heart abnormalities - said she hoped her site would help fellow amputees.

"I want to share my experiences with others and hear about theirs," said Laura, of Crossflatts, Bingley.

"I will be able to give new amputees information on a number of things, such as which creams are best, and advice on how to cope.

"There isn't a local support group for amputees so the site will also give me the opportunity to meet other amputees in the area."

Laura's friends and family launched an appeal in April to raise £20,000 for state-of-the art prosthetic legs.

By the middle of December there was £8,500 in the kitty, which was raised through a variety of events.

And the week before Christmas she was presented with a cheque from Skipton Properties managing director Brian Verity to bring the fund up to target.

"I can't believe it's happening and I hope to get my new legs in the spring," said Laura.

Ron Ngan and Jo Roberts, directors of Cottingley-based web design company 3L1T3 (Elite), are setting up Laura's internet site.

"We first heard about Laura through reading the Telegraph & Argus and we're keen to do all we can to help her," said Mr Ngan.

"She has lots of ideas and we've already got her chosen images ready and put them on the site.

"We'll be getting the ball rolling in the New Year and because she's so enthusiastic it's bound to be a success."

In August Laura received a surprise phone call from her idol Heather Mills McCartney, wife of former Beatle Sir Paul McCartney, who had a leg amputated after an accident.