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Nov 2024
GALLERY: Photographs by Harrogate teen Liz Hatton, who died this week
Harrogate teenage photographer Liz Hatton's death on Wednesday was mourned locally and nationally (November 27).
The 17-year-old Harrogate Grammar School was diagnosed with desmoplastic small round cell tumour – a sarcoma so rare that only 12 cases are recorded each year – in February.
Her mother, Victoria, told the Stray Ferret the condition is so rare and aggressive that little is known about it and there is insufficient funding or recognition to find a treatment.
A fundraiser has been set up by Victoria. The money will go towards funding vital research desmoplastic small round cell tumour. Victoria said on X:
We have two last favours to ask. Firstly, we would like to ask you to share one of her photos – on your social media, or in real life, however you can. Let’s let her go out with a bang. #LizHatton (photos will follow in a thread but do also feel free to choose your own from @lizhatton_photography on Instagram).
Secondly, if you can, we would like you to help us with a mission to raise money to fund research into Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumour. With no charity in the UK or internationally funding into effective treatments are lacking.
In 2024 a 15% 5-year survival rate is simply not enough. Together we can change that. Whether you can share, donate or raise funds – please be our village one more time. Let’s make this the last item on her bucket list and make sure other families don’t face a similar fate.
You can donate to the fundraiser here.
Liz's illness did not stop her from fulfilling her photography bucket-list. From comedians and drag queens to models and even royals, Liz photographed some big names during the last months of her life.
We've collated some of Liz's amazing work, which you can view below.
Credit: Elizabeth Hatton
Credit: Liz Hatton
You can view more of Liz's work on her Instagram page.
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