Ella was a student studying Civil Engineering at Cardiff University when she died suddenly at the beginning of April from a blood clot on her brain.  Ella was 19 at the time.  She is survived by her mother, father, and 17-year-old sister (Kate, Darren and Jess).

Ella loved life and was particularly passionate about musical theatre.  She was part of various drama and music projects growing up and dragged her friends to the theatre to see musicals, whether they wanted to or not!Both Ella and Jess attended Kenn CofE Primary School and then Dawlish College.  It was at both schools that the family encountered The Helen Foundation and the amazing work it does within the local community for the Arts.  In a world so desperate and dark at times, the Arts provide us with an essence of hope  and remind us what what it means to be fully human.This is essential for the mental health and wellbeing of all who can find comfort, hope  and inspiration in the great work the Foundation does, specifically in the area where Ella grew up and was much loved.