Tributes to girl, 14, who died after collapsing at rugby club as cops probe ‘unexplained’ death
HEARTBREAKING tributes have been paid to a 14-year-old girl who died after collapsing at a rugby club.
Seren-Ella Jenkins, 14, collapsed and was treated by air ambulance paramedics after the emergency helicopter landed on the pitch in Ammanford, south Wales last Friday.
She was airlifted to hospital but died the next morning with cops continuing to probe into the “unexplained” death.
Seren’s schoolfriends have now began a fundraiser to help parents Stephen and Sarah with the costs of her funeral following her death at Amman United Rugby Football Club.
Cari Bradshaw said: “I’ve set up this page because my friends and I would like to raise money to help Stephen, Sarah and the family with the costs for the funeral and memorial for our very special friend Seren.
“Seren was suddenly taken from us all on Saturday 16th of November, she’s left a big hole in all our hearts and we miss her very very much.
“Please donate if you can to help us raise as much money as possible to help Seren’s family.
“Any donations will be greatly appreciated, no matter how big or small.”
Family, friends and schoolmates have already raised more than £6,000 in a heartwarming show of unity.
The Welsh Ambulance Service said an ambulance, first responders and an air ambulance were called to the club at 9.55pm.
Amman United Rugby Football Club has postponed all matches last weekend as a mark of respect.
A statement from the club said: “Due to unforeseen circumstances the club will be closed – and all games are postponed – out of respect.”
A spokeswoman for Dyfed Powys Police said: “Police were called on Friday evening, November 15th, to a report of a medical emergency in the Ammanford area.
“A female teenager became unwell and was taken to hospital where, sadly, she passed away in the early hours of Saturday morning.
“Our thoughts remain with the family at this difficult time.
“The death is currently being treated as unexplained and a report will be prepared for H.M Coroner.”