FIVE years have passed since the tragic passing of two Millom teenagers.

Skye Olivia Mitchell and her friend Caitlin Huddleston were both just 18-years-old when they were involved in a head-on collision on July 14, 2017, on the A595 near Bootle.

Their friend Ellis Marr, who was also 18 at the time, was seriously injured in the crash but made a recovery.

Forged from the heartache, the charity A Skye Full of Stars was established in February 2018 as beauty queen Skye’s family and friends wanted to continue her charity work.

Skye loved to help around the community, and her anti-bullying campaign went viral world-wide.

A Skye Full of Stars aims to continue her legacy and offers grants to children and young people aged 25 years and under to help them fulfil their dreams and participate in activities and education.

To date, the charity has awarded over £23,000.

Their funds are received through fundraising by local events such as the annual charity fashion show created by Skye in 2016, the summer charity ball, coffee mornings and fundraising at St James’ School.

Family and friends have also completed feats such as the London Marathon, Manchester Marathon, Leeds Triathlon and the Keswick to Barrow.

They have also received support from businesses CGP and Glaxo.

The grants have so far helped 11 young people with attending university and college, four young men in the Rugby League, Millom National Children’s Choir, two children to visit Borneo with Millom School, young actors at the Beggar’s Theatre and much more.

One girl supported to compete in BMX racing is now a European champion.

Skye's mum Sharon Fry said: “Doing A Skye Full of Stars definitely helps me with my grief. I know Skye would definitely want us to continue helping children and young people in our area.

“I can't believe it's now five years... I still expect her to bounce through the door with her contagious smile. I miss her so much.

“Being nominated for The Pride of Cumbria Awards acknowledges what our committee do to help our young people. Long may we continue to support our area.”

In 2019, Sharron Huddleston, mum of Caitlin, worked with road safety charity Brake during Road Safety Week - backing a campaign to improve young driver safety.

She said: “The death of my daughter, Caitlin, broke my heart. Knowing that Caitlin’s death could have been prevented is what pushes me on to campaign for better driver licensing."