A young schoolgirl has died after suffering an asthma attack during a game of netball in Auckland, New Zealand.
Twelve-year-old Aishani Dutt was playing netball with her friends when she had a severe asthma attack on May 2.
"Just to let you all know, our beautiful baby girl Aishani had a severe asthma attack on Thursday while doing what she loves the most - playing netball with her friends," mother Moreen Dutt said in a message posted to the Hobsonville School Facebook page.
"Unfortunately she had a cardiac arrest and is currently fighting for her life. Things are looking bleak but we're holding on to every glimmer of hope we can."
In another post on Hobsonville School's Facebook page, the school said Aishani's parents had asked the students to play a role in planning her funeral and be "very involved in this celebration of her life".
The celebration of Aishani’s life was held on May 9th where many of her schoolmates and school staff attended the funeral.
A fundraising page has been set up in her memory to raise money for the charities that supported her and her family during a difficult time.
The page said Aishani was a "loved member of Hobsonville School, part of an incredible, loving family and part of our community".
"Aishani was a passionate, determined, loving and talented young girl."
"Aishani's family would like to recognise the amazing effort, treatment and care given to them and Aishani by St John Ambulance, Starship Hospital and Ronald McDonald House during this devastating and difficult time."
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