A FUND established in memory of deep vein thrombosis victim Emma Christoffersen has raised more than £1,200 for the Prince's Trust.

At a presentation event at Rodney Parade, Newport, the Christoffersen family presented the money to the Trust. It was raised in the three months following Emma's death in September last year.

After the fund was closed, Emma's fiance, Tim Stuart, said the family wanted to publicly thank everyone who had donated.

Mr Stuart, of Llanmartin, said: "We would all like to express our thanks to friends, neighbours, the staff and customers of Marks and Spencers and all those who have generously contributed to the Prince's Trust in Emma's memory."

The trust money will be distributed across the Gwent area to help local children.

Mr Stuart added: "Emma used to say that if she ever won the Lottery then she would have liked to set up a Prince's Trust in Underwood for the children on the estate to give them something to aim for and a purpose in life."

Emma, who lived in Llanmartin, was 28 when she died from deep vein thrombosis in September following a long haul flight from Australia. Emma's death attracted worldwide media attention, and her family have campaigned to raise awareness of the condition, which is linked with sitting for long periods of time in cramped conditions.

Emma's mother, Ruth, is the chairwoman of a support group called VARDA (Victims of Air Related DVT Association), which was formed earlier this year to lobby politicians into holding a public inquiry into the condition.

The group are also in talks about suing airlines and the government for up to £7 million over their bereavements to try to force the authorities to take more action to prevent the condition.