Donations rise in memory of Dunfermline footballer Graham Carey's partner Rachel Borthwick

A fundraiser launched by Scottish Championship footballer Graham Carey’s partner Rachel Borthwick has witnessed a “fresh wave of support” following the mum-of-two’s death.

Rachel was diagnosed with an incurable form of breast cancer after first finding a lump in September 2021.

She travelled to India for treatment because she believed there were no further options in the UK.

The Dunfermline forward announced the passing of his “best friend” on social media on Wednesday.

The “deeply loved” mother died at CK Birla Hospital in Delhi, with her parents by her bedside.

Carey wrote: “Our babies will always remember how unbelievably strong and brave you have been until the very end. I know you will always be looking down on them, protecting them, and guiding them.

“They can take some comfort that their mummy is no longer in any pain and can now rest in peace.

Rachel Borthwick with her children Supplied

“We will always love you more than you could ever know.”

A GoFundMe, which has been running since 2023, will now be used to support the couple’s children.

There has been an increase in donations made following Ms Borthwick’s death. The total of the fundraiser is now more than £150,000

A spokesperson for GoFundMe said: “We have seen a fresh wave of support for Rachel’s campaign following the news of her death in India, with donors coming together to help her family during this heartbreaking time.”

After receiving her diagnosis, Rachel told STV News that she wanted her story to raise awareness and ensure other women get checked.

She previously said: “I wanted to use my journey to help people save their own lives. I’ve been absolutely inundated with messages.

“I have people contacting me to say, ‘I never checked myself until I’ve seen your post and I’ve found a lump’.”