A 17-year-old who was incorrectly diagnosed as having arthritis has died of terminal cancer.
The family of Alix Cassidy announced the sad news yesterday on the GoFundMe page set up to raise money for private stem cell treatment.
The £17,186 raised will go towards Alix's funeral, with the rest of the money being donated to charity, Daily Record reports .
The family, from Drumchapel near Glasgow said in a statement: "We would love to thank everyone for their amazing donations and messages.
"Sadly our warrior passed away yesterday morning and is now at peace.
"We understand if anyone would like their donations back but the money raised will now be used to give our baby girl the send off she deserves and the rest of money will be donated to a charity.
"Thank you for all the support."
Heartbroken family and friends have paid tribute to the "beautiful" school girl after she died on Saturday morning.
Cousin Michaela Cassidy said: "Never in a million years would I think I would ever have to write this. You fought so hard and we are all so proud. Rest in peace Alix."
Yvonne McGinley wrote: "I never thought I'd ever be writing this but RIP Alix Cassidy. You will be missed so so much. I cannot believe this but I hope I do you proud and you aren't in pain any more. Rest easy."
"Heartbreaking"
Mary Cummings posted: "Heartbreaking thinking of the family at this very sad time. Life can be so cruel. Fly high beautiful Alix. You touched the hearts of the nation. RIP – heaven has gained a beautiful Angel."
Jody McGillivray said: "Still can't quite believe it.
"Heartbreaking that such a beautiful young girl's life has been taken away from her so soon through doctors not doing their job properly. You were such a little fighter Alix. Rest in peace. Stay strong Michaela Cassidy. Love you lots."
Earlier this month we told how Alix first visited her GP in October 2018 after her fingers went numb and she was struggling to use them.
She was sent home with painkillers and following more trips to her local GP and A&E she was repeatedly misdiagnosed.
The family decided to go private and a 10-minute reflex test saw Alix rushed to hospital for an emergency MRI.
She was again misdiagnosed until surgeons eventually confirmed she had an aggressive cancerous tumour on her spinal cord.
A spokesperson for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde previously said: "This is an incredibly complex case with a very difficult diagnostic process."
