A HEARTBROKEN couple, who lost their baby daughter when she was just a few months old, are launching a charity in her memory to help other poorly youngsters.

Barry Grant and Carren Bell say that their baby’s name will live on and the legacy of their angel, Lagan Katherine Anne Grant will be to bring hope to other babies and families.

Lagan was born on January 11 and died on April 26 due to complex congenital heart defects, know as half-a-heart or having a broken heart.

Credit controller and pole fitness instructor Miss Bell, aged 31, who lives in Horwich, said: “She had big eyes and had a big smile.”

Tiny Lagan underwent an eight-hour operation in January.

Miss Bell said: “It was the longest day in our lives and was on track for the next stage of her treatment where she would undergo another operation.”

Mr Grant, aged 29, added: “She always wanted to be cuddled.”

The funeral, which saw black clothing banned, took place last Tuesday, and Lagan’s eightyear- old sister Ceridwen read out a poem she had written in tribute.

Mr Grant, a sales executive, said: “I was so proud of her. She showed so much strength.”

The couple are now setting up the Lagan Foundation to raise money for research into congenital defects and also to offer support to parents of children who are born with the condition by offering respite care.

And the family also want to thank Ronald McDonald House where they stayed for seven weeks at Alder Hey Children’s Hospital in Liverpool while Lagan was treated.

The couple said the care of the staff helped them through a difficult time and helped create treasured memories.

A fundraising pole fitness and pampering session for men and women took place at Powerbeck Health and Fitness Club on Friday Street in Chorley on Friday.

It was organised by friend Michelle Jackson, aged 29. She said: “Something positive has to come out of this.”

To support the fundraising effort log on to justgiving.com/ carren-bell.