\n Abbie Lainton, from Swindon, died in an incident while on holiday in the Dominican Republic on July 30.\n<\/p>\n
\n A GoFundMe page<\/a> has since been set up to support her family and at the time of writing had received over \u00a34,000 in donations in just a few hours.\n<\/p>\n \n The fundraiser was set up by Becky Jamieson, who described Abbie as someone who was loved by everyone who knew her.\n<\/p>\n \n For \u00a36 get 6 months of UNLIMITED access to the Swindon Adver – \u00a31 a month.<\/p>\n \ud83d\udcf1 Ad-free app Save on an annual subscription and pay \u00a326<\/p>\n Subscribe\ud83d\udc49https:\/\/t.co\/TRcoVgUC3b<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/ujSt2dLFWa<\/a>\n <\/p>\n \n \u2014 Swindon Advertiser<\/a> (@swindonadver) July 21, 2026<\/a>\n <\/p>\n \n She said: \u201cOn July 30, 2026, Abbie Lainton tragically lost her life in a terrible accident while on holiday in the Dominican Republic.\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cBecky and Gary have lost their beautiful 16-year-old daughter, and Carley and Bradley were also badly injured in the accident.\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cAbbie had her whole life ahead of her. She should have been enjoying the summer with her friends and looking forward to receiving her GCSE results.\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cShe was so loved by her family, friends and everyone who knew her.\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cThis page has been set up to support the family through this unimaginable time.\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cFor Abbie, forever 16, forever loved and never forgotten.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \n Tanwood School for Performing Arts, where Abbie was once a pupil, has also released a public statement paying tribute to her.\n<\/p>\n \n A spokesperson said: \u201cAbbie joined Tanwood as a dinky dot and was part of an exceptional group of dancers who formed strong friendships which spilled over to the audience when they performed together.\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cShe always performed with a huge smile, and those beautiful feet.\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cWe are all in complete shock at this heartbreaking news and send so much love and support to her family and friends at this unimaginable time.\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cYou will always be in our hearts.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \n Abbie later went on to join Swindon Lightning Cheerleading club, where she once again excelled and competed all over the world.\n<\/p>\n \n The club opened their doors on Sunday, August 9, for people to come together and remember and celebrate Abbie, share memories, and write messages for her family.\n<\/p>\n \n A spokesperson added: \u201cThere are simply no words that feel enough.\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cAbbie was a much-loved member of our Swindon Lightning family.\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cHer kindness, infectious smile, unwavering encouragement and love for cheerleading touched the lives of so many athletes, coaches and families over the years.\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cShe brought so much light to our gym, and her loss has left us all heartbroken.\u201d\n<\/p>\n \n \u201cOur thoughts, love and deepest condolences are with Abbie\u2019s family and loved ones during this unimaginable time.\u201d\n<\/p>\n
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