LUCY'S battle has also touched the lives of the staff and pupils of New Waltham Academy, where she was a popular and much-loved student.
On Friday – when Lucy's funeral will be held from 9am at Grimsby Crematorium – the school will be closed as a mark of respect, to allow her friends and teachers to attend.
As reported, her classmates came together on a number of occasions to raise money for the appeal.
More than £300 was raised when pupils donned their onesies and held a sponsored walk around the school field.
And, after Lucy's teacher Aimee Chester told her fiance Simon Grindle about her fight, he and friend Matthew Stanley had their head shaves, raising more than £1,000.
Yesterday, staff and pupils alike came together in their grief to pay tribute to Lucy.
Head teacher Mark Perry said: "The whole school has been saddened by Lucy's tragic death.
"She was a lovely young girl; a mischievous smile, determined and incredibly strong with a terrific sense of humour.
"Lucy's great will to live her life is an inspiration to us all.
"Our thoughts and sympathies go out to all of her family at this time – especially her mum and dad and little sister Evie."
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