Heidi Liddle was involved in the attack at the Hart Space in Hart Street A "selfless" dance teacher "locked children in the bathroom" during the knife attack in Southport . Heidi Liddle was involved in the Hart Street attack which happened at around 11.55am on Monday, July 29.
Alice da Silva Aguiar, aged nine; Bebe King, aged six; and Elsie Dot Stancombe, seven, tragically died in the attack , in which eight other girls and two adults were injured. Police said the other children injured in the attack have all since been discharged from hospital and recovering at home. In a verified GoFundMe page , friend Amanda Reid said Heidi was "physically unhurt" in the attack but her actions helped some of the children at the Taylor Swift dance class to safety.
However, the statement added the "emotional and mental distress of this day will never disappear." Writing on the fundraising page, Heidi's friend said: "I am reaching out to raise funds for my beautiful friend Heidi, who, on the 29th July was the dance teacher involved in the tragic attack in Southport. She showed incredible bravery by ushering many children out of the building to safety and even locked children in the toilet to keep them safe.
Although she may not agree, she is a hero. I know her thoughts are constantly with all the children and families that have been affected. "Heidi is the most kind hearted, compassionate, talented and selfless person, which is why she is such a fantastic teaching assistant and dance teacher.
She is absolutely devastated by what has happened and although she was physically unhurt, the emotional and mental distress of this day will never disappear. "Because of this, support is needed so she can take the time she needs to heal without the added pressures of financial burdens, including that of specialist support to aid her recovery, and help provide for her young family." Her friend added that Heidi has "inspired hundreds of children" as a part time teaching assistant and "passionate" self-employed dance teacher.
They added Heidi has been thankful for the supportive messages she has received since the attack. The GoFundMe added: "Any contribution big or small is greatly appreciated and will make a huge difference in aiding her to navigate a journey of recovery. Thank you for reading, for your kind words of support, your generosity and for keeping Heidi in your thoughts and prayers throughout this very difficult time.
Heidi’s family and friends." Yoga teacher Leanne Lucas was also one of the organisers of the Taylor Swift dance event. She bravely tried to protect the children from the knifeman, but was critically injured in the attack.
She was released from hospital and was recovering at home, however in an update on the GoFundMe page set up for Leanne on Thursday, August 15, a friend said Leanne had been readmitted to hospital. Trisha and Esther, on behalf of the Lucas family, wrote on the fundraising page: "Leanne had barely begun her road to recovery. Please keep her in your thoughts and continue supporting her as you have been by sharing the page and donating anything you can.
Thank you all from the Lucas family." To donate to the GoFundMe page set up for Heidi please click here. To donate to the GoFundMe set up for Leanne please click here .
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