<p>STEPS,&nbsp;launched an&nbsp;equipment fund in memory of mother of two Claire Furmedge who was killed in an inflatable art structure at a park in County Durham .</p> <p><span>Claire was killed on 23 July 2006 when the inflatable structure, which she was inside with her two children, broke free from its moorings. She was a dedicated supporter of STEPS and had been helping to raise funds for the charity for more than 7 years. She came in contact with STEPS when her daughter, now 8 years old, was diagnosed with a hip condition as a baby. </span></p> <p><span>Says Claire's husband Gary Furmedge:</span></p> <p><span><em>"When our daughter was diagnosed with a hip problem STEPS helped us with information and support during a very difficult and emotional time.</em></span></p> <p><span><em>"I know Claire would have liked the idea of a fund which could help families like ours. She was so full of life and loved helping others. She would be honoured to have it named after her."</em></span></p> <p><span>The Claire Furmedge Equipment Fund will provide a small grant to help towards the purchase of specialist equipment such as a car seat as well as useful information to parents caring for a child with a lower limb condition.&nbsp; More information is available from <a href="http://www.steps-charity.org.uk/links/7-136-claire_furmedge_equipment_fund.php" target="mytarget">http://www.steps-charity.org.uk/links/7-136-claire_furmedge_equipment_fund.php</a>.</span></p> <p>Please help the many families in need of support with equipment to care for their child.&nbsp; <strong>Please help make a difference.</strong></p> <p>Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to donate: Steps Charity Worldwide will receive your money electronically and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 25% in Gift Aid will be added to your donation at no cost to you.<br /><br />Please donate generously.<br /><br />Many thanks for your support.</p>