Olivia Grace Edwards, eight, tragically died after suffering an acute asthma attack in October last year.
Olivia Grace Edwards, eight, tragically died in October(Image: Asthma and Allergy Foundation)
The family of a “beautiful” little girl who died in a car park the day before her 9th birthday have backed the Asthma and Allergy Foundation.
Olivia Grace Edwards, eight, died after taking unwell at a car park in Aberdeen on Saturday October 25. Despite the youngster being rushed to the Royal Aberdeen Children’s Hospital for treatment, she was tragically pronounced dead a short time later.
Months on from the tragedy, her heartbroken parents Mark, 40 and Georgina, 33, have revealed their daughter died after suffering a fatal asthma attack. Dad Mark believes that if the family had been given more support when Olivia was first diagnosed, they might be “living through a very different outcome”.
The family are now fundraising in support of the Asthma and Allergy Foundation.
Olivia Grace Edwards(Image: GoFundMe)
Mark said: “In October 2025 we lost our beautiful little girl, Olivia Grace, to an acute asthma attack. We believe that if we had been given the correct support and guidance since Olivia’s diagnosis of asthma, we would be living through a very different outcome. We have chosen to support the Asthma and Allergy Foundation as we believe there should be more resources readily available for families dealing/living with asthma.”
Mark and Georgina will take part in Aberdeen Kiltwalk’s ‘Wee Wander’ on June 7. All funds raised will go towards the foundation.
Mark continued: “We will be taking part in the ‘Wee Wander’ in memory of Olivia and to raise as much as we can for this charity. We are grateful for anyone willing to help us!”
Olivia was remembered as a “beautiful” and “happy” girl by those who knew her.
Speaking at the time of her death, family friend Kathryn Campbell, 33, said: “Olivia was a beautiful funny sweet amazing little girl and is going to be missed so much by all who knew her.”
The Asthma and Allergy Foundation said Mark and Georgina’s efforts were “truly remarkable”.
A statement reads: “In October 2025, Mark and Georgina lost their beautiful little girl, Olivia Grace, to an acute asthma attack. Their world changed forever in an instant and their courage in sharing her story in the hope of protecting other families is nothing short of extraordinary.
“They believe that had they received the correct support and guidance from the moment Olivia was diagnosed with asthma, the outcome might have been very different. In their deepest grief, Mark and Georgina have chosen a remarkable way to honour Olivia’s memory by supporting a cause that helps protect and improve the lives of other children and families facing respiratory and allergy‑related risks.
“They are raising vital funds for the Asthma and Allergy Foundation (AAF), to help us deliver lifesaving education, support, and emergency response programmes for families living with asthma and severe allergies. They are determined to ensure that other parents never have to walk this path. That compassion, even amidst unimaginable pain, is truly remarkable.”
Donate to the online fundraiser here.