Any additional funds will be donated to an eating disorder organisation.
The GoFundMe page launched to help pay for Nikki Grahame’s treatment has been reactivated, with funds going towards her funeral costs.
The Big Brother star passed away last week following a battle with anorexia. She was 38 years old.
In a statement, her agent confirmed her death:
“It is with immeasurable sadness that Nikki Grahame passed away in the early hours of Friday 9 April 2021.
“Please respect the privacy of Nikki’s friends and family at this tragic and difficult time.”
Previously, Nikki’s friends raised over £65,000 in order for her to enter an eating disorder clinic. The money raised will now go towards the star’s funeral costs. Any additional funds will be donated to an eating disorder organisation.
The page’s original organiser, Carly Cunningham, reopened the GoFundMe and updated it with a message.
She wrote: “We just wanted to let you know that we are turning donations back on for anyone that would like to make a donation in Nikki’s memory, as lots of people have been asking if they can still donate.
“An amount will be used for the funeral costs and the remaining funds will be used to go towards an organisation that helps those suffering with eating disorders.”
Carly also referred to the lack of accessible services available to those with eating disorders:
“The crucial funding that has been lacking to help people in these awful situations has not been addressed, we will use this money to the best of our ability to try and and stem this horrific, debilitating illness.”
Additionally, Carly thanked everyone who donated to the fundraiser so far, as well as those who sent supportive messages to Nikki. She added that the Big Brother star would be “so thankful”.
If you or someone you know is struggling with an eating disorder, there is help available. You can call The Eating Disorders Association of Ireland‘s helpline on 01-2107906.
