A critical care nurse who undergoing specialist cancer treatment in Germany has died at a Bradford hospice surrounded by her family.

Rachel Carrack’s family was trying to raise £120,000 to continue her immunotherapy and chemotherapy at the Hallwang Clinic.

The 35-year-old’s sister, Louise Bennett, shared the news through a post on Facebook.

“It is with the deepest sadness that I have to tell you that Rachel passed away on Sunday morning in Marie Curie Hospice in Bradford surrounded by her family,” she wrote.

“The funeral will be held on Friday, March 3, details haven't been finalised but I will update you as soon as they are. There will be a church service open to everyone who would like to attend.

“Rachel took such comfort from all your kindness and support and spent hours reading all your messages.”

Tributes from well-wishers in response to the announcement described Rachel as "brave" and "inspirational".

Jen Grice wrote: "Rachel was amazing and the kindest of person!! Sending my love you all her family!"

Hannah Goddard added: "I'm so so sorry to hear this. She really was such a beautiful person inside and out. Sending love to Matthew, the kids and all her family and friends. RIP dear brave Rachel xxx"

Susan Hey said: "Sad news, after she has fought so hard. Sending our love and hugs to the children and yourselves. She will be sadly missed by everyone who knew her."

Madeleine Barber wrote: “So very sad you fought so hard ...rest now x.”
Nicola Simpson added: “You gave your best fight.” 

Family friend Jordan Gibson, who attended Hawksworth Primary School with Mrs Carrack's sisters Jayne and Louise, challenged himself to raise money by running 5k each day through February said: “It is so sad but I will continue running and give the money to her children for when they are older."

Mrs Bennett had previously described her sister as "a tough Yorkshire bird" who was determined to fight the disease.

Mrs Carrack, who lived in Baildon, was a mother to Freya and Will and married to Matthew. She worked at St James’ Hospital in Leeds.

Her parents used their savings to fund the first trip to the German clinic for treatment not available on the NHS, after it was discovered she had a cancerous tumour in her pancreas and bile ducts.

Donations to continue the care, raised through events and a fundraising webpage, currently stand at almost £78,000.

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