Weston's Let's Melt to raise money in memory of Evie Ruck

Evie Ruck, 16, passed away on October 8, 2023 after a large tumour was found in her chest.

Her family are raising money to set up the The Monkey Tree Charity, which will would provide families whose loved ones are in the hospital with a safe space to talk, eat and drink.

Evie's family own a street food trailer called Let's Melt, which sell artisan toasted sandwiches and loaded fries. Evie was a proud member of the team and was often spotted working alongside her mother Sarah, her stepdad Rob, and big sister Elizabeth.

Evie's mother, Sarah, explained that whilst she was in hospital, Evie told all the nurses about the van.

Residents are urged to donate to the charity if they can. (Image: Sarah Ruck)

Let's Melt menu. (Image: Sarah Ruck)

Sarah said: "Whilst in hospital Let's Melt was a hot topic of conversation, Evie showed all the nurses pictures of the van and of all the food we produced, she was so proud.

"We even said we would take it up to the hospital car park one day, so the patients at the teenage cancer ward could try them, sadly Evie passed away before we could put this plan into action.

"Since Evie has passed away we have made Let’s Melt a non profit business, with all profits at the end of the year going towards helping to set up The Monkey Tree Charity."

In honour of St Patrick's Day, Let's Melt served delicious food on Sunday (March 17) at the New Inn Kewstoke from 3pm until late.

Sarah said that the event went "very well" and that she took 85 covers on the day.

Sarah took an impressive £800, although the final profit for the charity won't be worked out until the end of the year.

Locals can support the cause by donating to Evie's Just Giving page, which reads: "Our aim is to raise enough money to obtain a property within a few minutes walk to the BRI to provide a warm cosy environment to eat/drink/talk with privacy.

"This is something we struggled to find throughout our months stay with Evie. We will also be providing subsidised food and drink for families, as well as support and resources for those who need it.

"Unfortunately, the large tumour in Evie’s chest caused her to have various health complications, and after a week in an induced coma, there was sadly nothing further the doctors could do for her, and her life support was removed.

"We miss Evie dearly, but we are hoping that being able to start a charity in her name to provide support for other families going through similar situations will honour her memory."