THE parents of a young girl whose death while on a sleepover triggered a huge fundraising campaign for Wiltshire Air Ambulance have been told her heart failed.

Hannah Cubin had only celebrated her 14th birthday a few days before she collapsed while at a friend’s house in December. Her parents and paramedics fought to save her but were unable to revive her.

Now after months of tests they have been informed by the Wiltshire Coroner’s office that her death was down to natural causes – a condition called cardiac fibrosis.

“In simple terms, Hannah died of heart failure from a condition that neither we, nor she could have been aware of,” said her father Andy.

“Despite the best efforts of everybody concerned, Hannah could not have been saved.”

Devastated by their loss Andy and wife Dawn from Crudwell launched a bid to raise £1,000 for the air ambulance even before they realised that two of the people who had tried to save her life were from the crew.

Within three days it had passed the £30,000 mark and now stands at more than £64,000.

“Her loss still affects us profoundly and we both miss her during every one of our waking minutes, but we have gained a little peace, following the disclosure of this recent information,” he said.

The couple paid tribute to their family, friend and everyone else who had offered them comfort from near and far.

“We are especially proud of the magnificent fund raising that is our daughter’s legacy in support of the Wiltshire Air Ambulance,” said Andy.

“A truly outstanding amount for which are deeply grateful to all who have donated.”

Anyone wanting to donate to the campaign can do so online at justgiving.com/hannah-cubin