A family who continued fundraising in their daughter's memory have brought her total to £50,000.

Eastern Daily Press: A charity ball in memory of Rosie Van Raalte, held at Dunston Hall.A charity ball in memory of Rosie Van Raalte, held at Dunston Hall. (Image: Archant)

Before Rosie Van Raalte died in January 2013, the 19-year-old had raised £28,000 for the Teenage Cancer Trust through fundraisers including a charity walk.

She was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer, when she was 14-years-old.

Her dad Andy, mum Helen and 23-year-old sister Sophie, from Little Melton, decided they would carry on her legacy - and hit the £50,000 milestone at a glamorous charity ball held at Dunston Hall earlier this month.

Hundreds donned their finery and enjoyed a meal in Rosie's honour, raising more than £24,000, which will be donated to the TCT.

Eastern Daily Press: Rosie Van Raalte, who died from cancer aged 19.Rosie Van Raalte, who died from cancer aged 19. (Image: Archant)

Mrs Van Raalte said: 'As a family having lived with a young person experiencing cancer, we know better that anyone the impact this has on their young lives, coping with the gruelling treatment and living with the consequences of that treatment.

'We miss Rosie terribly, our lives will never be the same again, but doing our bit for a charity that Rosie was so passionate about helps makes sense of our situation and helps to keep her memory alive.'

Miss Van Raalte said the support they received was 'phenomenal'.

'I'm just so thrilled that we have raised so much money for such a fantastic charity in Rosie's memory,' she said. 'The ball's success is testament to the love and admiration everyone had for my sister whilst also attributed to those who didn't know Rosie but connected with the cause.'

Eastern Daily Press: Rosie Van Raalte, who died from cancer aged 19.Rosie Van Raalte, who died from cancer aged 19. (Image: Archant)

Helen Bearfield-Swift, regional fundraising manager for TCT, said: 'It's fantastic that we have had the opportunity to support another spectacular event inspired by Rosie.

'Teenage Cancer Trust leads the world in the care of young people with cancer. Together with these young people, their families and the passion of our supporters, we're challenging healthcare to improve and transform lives.'

It's not to late to donate - visit http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/SomeoneSpecial/rosievanraalte

Are you organising an event in a loved one's memory? Email lauren.cope@archant.co.uk