Firefighters from Oldham have reflected on the moment an inspirational woman who has died of brain cancer came to visit the station for the day as part of her bucket list.
Laura Nuttall from Barrowford was just 23 years old when she died from glioblastoma multiforme on Monday (May 22).
The young woman had been battling the invasive brain cancer since 2018, during which time she ticked off numerous adventures on her bucket list.
Her list included graduating from university, meeting the Lionesses, taking to the stage with the comedian, Peter Kay, and spending the day as a firefighter in Oldham.
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Laura had been given just 12 months to live by doctors but went on to defy the odds and shot to fame with her positive attitude while spreading awareness of the disease.
Her mum Nicola said Laura was "fierce and tenacious" until the end.
“I'm heartbroken to share the news that we lost our beautiful Laura in the early hours of this morning.
"It was truly the honour of my life to be her mum. We are devastated at the thought of life without our girl, she was a force of nature", she said in a statement on Monday.
In a post on social media, Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service reflected on the moment Laura came to visit last year.
The tweet read: "It was a privilege for our Manchester Fire family to meet Laura when she visited Oldham fire station last year.
"We're grateful and proud of the fact that we could help her achieve one of her bucket list goals.
"Our thoughts go out to her family and all those who knew her."
Oldham firefighter, Aaron Lee, who was one of the first responders on the scene at the Manchester Arena bombing and has gone on to raise funds for charities for the victims, including the recent Manchester Remembers football match at Boundary Park, also shared some touching words.
Aaron said: "I'm deeply saddened to hear the news of Laura's passing.
"What an inspirational fighter and role model to all.
"I'm so grateful we got to meet her and spend time with her.
"Sending love and condolences to Nicola, Mark and family.
"Laura will always be a part of G33 white watch", he added.
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