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Family of tragic twins delighted by Arbroath show of support for fundraiser

Mel and Craig Fyfe with son William on their wedding day.
Mel and Craig Fyfe with son William on their wedding day.

The family of twins who died from a rare condition have thanked an Angus community for its “immense support” in turning tragedy to triumph.

Craig Fyfe from Arbroath and his wife Melanie were told that one of their sons had passed away, before the other also died in the womb as their mum fought for her life in February.

The boys died of complications from twin to twin transfusion syndrome or TTTS, a condition which can affect identical twins.

But a “wee” fundraiser in Arbroath, designed to raise funds for a charity and raise awareness of the condition, has exceeded the family’s hopes in “breathtaking” style.

Craig’s mum Elspeth said: “My original target was £250 to £300 but after the incredible support we’ve been shown by the people of Arbroath, the total is sitting at more than £2,100.

“My sons Craig and Scott are also going fundraising, tackling a 10k in London.”

TTTS occurs in identical twin babies who share a placenta.

An imbalance occurs which means one twin receives too much blood, while the other receives too little.

Melanie underwent laser surgery at University College Hospital in London and although doctors were happy with her follow-up progress, tragedy struck when she was hit by infection and the couple received the heart-breaking news that one of the boys had died.

Craig, 37, who now lives in Stevenage with Melanie and their three-year-old son William, said: “We needed to do something, to throw ourselves into something and give ourselves a break from the pain that we’ve had through all this.”

Raffle prizes at Tutties Neuk included a signed Paul Gascoigne shirt, signed and framed Arbroath FC shirt, a two-night stay at Quayside Marina, and various other prizes and vouchers.

Mrs Fyfe thanked organiser Ainsley Swankie and Carol Shand, who gave the free use of her pub for the raffle.

“We can’t believe how much the community of Arbroath have come together,” she added.

“So many people came down that went to school with my boys, or are old friends we haven’t seen in years.”

Visit http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/FyfeTwins to find out more about Melanie and craig’s fundraising.

All funds will go to Tamba’s TTTS Registry.