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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
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Ben Turner & Laura Sharman

Mum who can't afford heating for dying girl, 7, sobs as strangers donate thousands

A brave mum has thanked strangers for donating thousands of pounds for her terminally-ill daughter after revealing the family couldn't heat their home due to the rising cost of living.

Alexandra Hazell, 35, revealed on Wednesday how little Anastasia had to be wrapped in blankets and kept warm with a wood fire.

Her devastating story has inspired generous well wishers to give more than £5,000 in just a few hours to support the seven-year-old's final moments at their home village near Great Yarmouth, Norfolk.

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