MORE than £2,000 has been raised in memory of a 'kind and loving' Reading mum who died of a form of blood cancer called myeloma.

Dorrie Sprott's family, who have thanks Royal Berkshire Hospital (RBH) NHS staff, have since set up a fundraiser to heighten awareness of the illness and raise money to help tackle it.

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In a death notice submitted to The Chronicle, Dorrie's family included information about the fundraiser.

So far, £2,085 has been raised for Dorrie by daughter Jennifer, who describes her mum as having "a heart big enough to give a piece to everyone she came into contact with".

In the Just Giving page, Jennifer has written: "Mum was diagnosed with myeloma 7/8 years ago and her way of dealing with it was 'to have faith, be herself and carry on doing her work on earth'.

"Mum refused to be defined or become a victim of this terrible blood cancer, and instead carried herself with great poise, dignity and respect.

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"Throughout the stem cell treatments, the transfusions, the chemo infusions, and umpteen blood tests mum always had a smile, lots of jokes and wise words for all the nurses, doctors, consultants at RBH, who were wonderful and did an amazing job of looking after our mum."

She described how myeloma arises from plasma cells, and said that at any one time there are around 24,000 people living with myeloma in the UK.

She said: "It accounts for 15 per cent of blood cancers, and two per cent of all cancers.

"Myeloma mainly affects those over the age of 65, however it has been diagnosed in people much younger.

"Myeloma is treatable and the treatment can be very effective at controlling the disease, relieving its symptoms and complications, and prolonging life.

"However and very unfortunately, myeloma is currently an incurable (terminal) cancer at this present time.

"It is our wish to help find a permanent cure for this terrible disease or 'condition' as mum called it and that is the reason for setting up this JustGIving page in mum's memory.

"Mum was selfless and so we know she would want to help as many others as possible and help to find a permanent solution.

"Please donate as little or a much as you like, every penny helps."

Jennifer also thanked people for their support, as well as the RBH staff.

To donate, click here.