A CARER from Winsford described as an ‘inspiration to everyone who knew her’, has died aged 26.

Chloe Richardson, a former student of Mid Cheshire College and Verdin High School, started the weekly Disabled Disco at the St Luke’s Barton Stadium in 2015, after she became frustrated that there was nowhere in the area for disabled people to go and socialise.

She died last week from cystic fibrosis. She leaves her six-year-old son Jake.

Debbie Vernon, Winsford United Supporters’ Club manager, said: “Chloe was an inspiration to everyone who knew her and will be sadly missed, our deepest condolences go out to her friends and family.

“She was such a lovely person. Nobody had a bad word to say about her, she was so highly-thought of.”

Chloe started the discos with Amy Bamford, who she cared for, and held them every Sunday. 

The £3 admission fees went towards raising money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. 

Serena Wilson, community development and fundraising manager for the Trust, said Chloe was always so keen to help raise money. 

Serena said: “I was so saddened to hear this tragic news, especially as I had only heard from Chloe a few weeks ago and I had no idea how poorly she was – she was always so positive, and so keen to fundraise for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust. 

“In January, Chloe donated £1,500 that was raised through her weekly discos. At that time she said: ‘I am extremely thankful to be in a position to give something back to the Cystic Fibrosis Trust for their continued help and support for me and my family over the years. There will be more cheques in the near future’.”

Cystic fibrosis is an inherited life-shortening disease caused by a faulty gene. The gene controls the movement of salt and water in and out of cells, so the lungs and digestive system become clogged with mucus, making it hard to breathe and digest food. There are more than 10,500 people with cystic fibrosis living in the UK.

The Cystic Fibrosis Trust is the only UK-wide charity dedicated to fighting for a life unlimited for everyone affected by cystic fibrosis. For confidential advice, contact the Trust helpline on 020 3795 2184.