The Kirsty Louise Streek Foundation has donated more than £10,000 to UK charity Sarcoma UK in memory of a Southampton physiotherapist.

The foundation was established to remember Kirsty Louise Streek, who tragically lost her life to the rare cancer, angiosarcoma in 2022.

With an incidence rate of only 0.05 per cent of all cancers, the disease is scarcely seen in the medical field.

The foundation, which also extends support to organisations dealing with multiple sclerosis, is enriching Kirsty's legacy by aiding in the fight against diseases like the one that sadly claimed her life.

Ms Streek was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in addition to angiosarcoma, having fought bravely before passing last year at just 32 years old.

This maiden grant from the foundation, totalling £10,231, was handed over to Sarcoma UK at its Islington office by Kirsty's husband, Kent Streek, and her mother, Sharon Williams.

Kerry Reeves-Kneip, director of fundraising and communications at Sarcoma UK, received the donation, earmarked for the Sarcoma UK Support Line.

In a statement, the foundation said: "Kirsty went into every appointment with a list of questions and concerns that she would accumulate in-between her check-ups; it was not known to her that this service was available; therefore, we want to help Sarcoma UK by raising awareness for the helpline!

"Just that one question answered could take some pressure away or provide some reassurance."

Ms Reeves-Kneip said: "We are so touched by this donation from the Kirsty Louise Streek Foundation that will help the Support Line work with sarcoma patients and their families."