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Chris Kitching

'Beautiful' healthcare worker who died of coronavirus is latest NHS victim

An NHS support worker and mum-of-two has died after contracting coronavirus, her devastated colleagues say.

Donna Campbell, who worked at the Velindre Cancer Centre in Cardiff, is one of more than 30 NHS workers to die after contracting Covid-19.

Ms Campbell, who was a healthcare support worker, died at the University Hospital Wales in Cardiff on Friday.

A spokesperson for the Velindre Cancer Centre wrote in a statement: "It is with incredible sadness, that we are letting you know that on Friday Donna Campbell, one of our Velindre Cancer Centre Healthcare Support Workers, passed away.

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"She passed away at the University Hospital Wales, Cardiff after being tested positive for Covid-19.

"Donna has worked at the cancer centre for many years, initially as a volunteer.

"All the staff at Velindre, and particularly her team on First Floor Ward, are completely heartbroken that their beautiful, kind-hearted friend and colleague has died."

Her colleagues said: “She was without doubt a treasured member of our work family who could light up a room with her infectious laugh and bubbly personality, but at the same time she had the most wonderful ability to comfort and care for people.

"The patients and their families often commented on how Donna’s warm and genuine nature made then feel comforted and loved even at the most difficult of times.

"She was often found singing and dancing, entertaining patients and staff, making everyone smile.

"Donna will always have a special place in our hearts and we will all want to send our heartfelt sympathy and love to her family at this very difficult time."

Steve Ham, chief executive of Velindre University NHS Trust, said: "We are devastated to have lost a member of the Velindre family.

"We will always remember her as a dedicated, hard-working member of our nursing team who was proud to work for the NHS.

"First and foremost, we want to extend our deepest condolences to Donna's family and friends."

Unison Cymru Wales' secretary Tanya Palmer said Ms Campbell's family were "devastated", adding: "What makes it extra tragic is she leaves two children."

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