A new charity backed by Joanna Lumley has been set up to raise money for children from the developing world who lose their legs.
Elizabeth's Legacy of Hope is aimed at providing young amputees with necessary operations and prosthetic limbs.
It has been founded by Sarah Hope - whose daughter Pollyanna lost her leg when she was hit by a bus in south London four years ago - and her twin sister, Victoria, wife of Conservative MP Richard Bacon.
Mrs Hope, whose husband is Daily Telegraph journalist Christopher Hope, was badly injured, and her mother Elizabeth was killed in the accident in April 2007.
Shortly after the accident his wife raised £145,000 for another limb loss charity, much of it from Telegraph readers.
Two years ago, Hope wrote movingly of the devastating effect of the crash on his family.
Since the accident, the family has discovered what it means to receive the best care in the world and, albeit with some difficulty, Sarah's little girl Pollyanna can walk, jump, skip and therefore play, just like her friends.
But, aware that thousands of children in developing countries don't have access to good quality care, Sarah decided to set up the charity.
Lumley spoke of it as "far-seeing charity, which will change the lives of thousands of child amputees forever... By giving young limbless victims mobility and self-worth, Elizabeth's Legacy of Hope will be strengthening communities and families here and abroad."
Readers can email the charity at elizabethslegacyofhope@gmail.com or visit the website
