The death of a popular fundraiser and humanitarian has sparked a fundraising campaign in her memory.

Olive Wright, who was born in Broughton, near Cockermouth, and lived in Wigton, lost her battle with cancer on May 3. She was 71.

She was well known and well liked in Wigton and west Cumbria and dedicated her life to the service of others.

Since her death, more than £2,000 has been raised for Hospice at Home and Eden Valley Hospice, two charities that provided first-class care to Olive in her final weeks and months.

The latest event to be held in her memory was a plant sale at Lowmoor Evangelical Church in Lowmoor Road, Wigton.

An annual event, the plant sale raises money for various causes each year, but as this year's event followed the death of Olive, members of the church thought it was only right to raise money for a cause close to her heart.

A total of £755 was raised at the event, which saw various plants, cakes and drinks sold.

Pastor of Lowmoor Church, Paul Cox, explained the decision to raise for Eden Valley Hospice.

He said: "In the last few years we have raised for a children's charity in Tanzania, but because of the connection with Olive we decided to raise money for Eden Valley Hospice this time.

"It was a fitting tribute to a woman who gave a lot of care and love to a lot of people."

Mr Cox says Olive was a popular woman.

"At the service of thanksgiving in the church, it was standing only. It was so full of people that knew her.

"She was always involved in caring."

Paul is grateful to all those who supported the plant sale.

"I would like to say thanks to all those who came down and donated, and to the hospice (Eden Valley) for the care they gave her.

"Also to Hospice at Home who provided care too."

Olive's wife, Terry said Olive would be very fond of the work being done in her memory.

"I think she would be very proud, absolutely" he said.

"We also raised money on the day of my wife's funeral and we raised more than £1,000 for Hospice at Home."

Olive's daughter, Debbie Wright, 45, of Maryport, added: "She was a very positive person and she was very much about giving back.

"Eden Valley Hospice were very good, which is why we wanted to do something for them.

"She (Olive), did a lot for charity.

"My mum was amazing."