Christine died in 2012, but daughters are throwing 50th birthday party in Thornaby

Friends and family will be raising a glass to raise a toast to the wonderful mum on what would have been her 50th birthday.

Sisters Katie Peel, 23, and Lora Welsh, 30, will be holding a very special birthday party for their mum Christine who died in 2012 but would have turned 50 tomorrow.

Christine Peel had suffered from diabetes for most of her life. But tragically aged just 47, she died in 2012 after falling into a coma.

In honour of their “amazing” mum Katie and Lora decided that although their mum couldn’t be there to celebrate with them, they would throw her the party she deserves at the Thornaby Village Club.

Katie, a Teesside University student who lives in central Middlesbrough, said: “My mum always said she wanted a big party for her 50th.

“She was such a brilliant person - she would do anything for anyone and used to do a lot for charity

“My mum worked as a care assistant at St Mark’s Care Home in Stockton which looks after people with dementia.

“She used to get so attached to all the residents that she would make a cake for anyone who had a birthday and she went to every funeral when anybody died - she took the time off work.

“She was a really lovely woman.”

In memory of their mum, Katie and Lora have organised a night of singing, dancing, magic, face painting and prizes as they remember Christine and raise money for charity.

Highlights of the night will include Katie playing the ukelele, mind-reading from Chris Wall and singing from Faye Hall.

“My mum suffered with diabetes for most of her life and, as a result, all the proceeds from this event will be going to Diabetes UK,” said Katie who will be shaving her entire head on the night to raise money for the charity.

Tickets for Christine’s 50th Charity Memorial Fundraiser, from 7pm-11pm, are £5 for adults and £2.50 for children under the age of 16. Family tickets (Two adults, two children) are £12.

To book visit Christine’s 50th Charity Memorial Fundraiser on Facebook, donate the specified amount for the tickets you would like to purchase and write in the comment box the amount of tickets purchased along with your name - tickets will be ready on the door when you arrive.

Tickets are available to buy on the door, but will be at the increased price of £6.