It is very much against the natural order we expect life to follow, when parents outlive a child. Billie was just 25 years old when she passed away on 13th May 2020. She suffered a subarachnoid haemorrhage (SAH). Billie was a beloved daughter, sister, niece, best friend and girlfriend.

Billie was fit and healthy with no pre-existing conditions. Therefore, she experienced no warning signs before she fell ill.

On 7th May 2020, Billie suffered a Sub-Arachnoid Haemorrhage (SaH). After fighting for 6 days in ITU, Billie suffered a ‘vasospasm’, which caused a fatal stroke. There are significant gaps in research around vasospasms, and the opportunity to reduce the associated risks

The family set up Billie Elizabeth Wood Trust (BEWT) to fund research into the trauma that led to Billie’s tragic death. They also want to help prevent other families from experiencing the loss of a loved one, due to subarachnoid haemorrhage.

By examining exactly what happened to Billie, step by step, we are working with the acclaimed Southmead Neurological Department in Bristol to generate world-leading research

We love you and miss you, you are a beautiful soul and forever in our hearts.

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