Safiyya Vorajee has shared a heartbreaking tribute to her daughter Azaylia Cain one year after she died following a courageous battle with a rare form of leukaemia.
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Safiyya wore orange, the colour of leukemia awareness in the the video as she reflected on the year that has passed since the death of her daughter.
The 34-year-old shared clips of a garden arrangement designed for Azaylia, which included dozens of cuddly toys and a flower arrangement which spelled the youngster's name.
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She also released doves in honour of her daughter, who passed away in April last year.
Azaylia Diamond Cain captured the hearts of the nation after battling a rare form of blood cancer, which she was diagnosed with at just eight weeks old.
Safiyya also wrote a tribute which she shared on her Instagram feed alongside a clip of her cuddling Azaylia while singing the song When You Believe.
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She said: “A year without my daughter you are such a beautiful baby Azaylia and when I say it doesn’t get any easier I mean that with a full heart If love could of saved you I promise you would be here with me I will hold you in my heart & forever be connected with you for eternity.
“The pain of not having my baby here on earth with me rips my body and soul to pieces everyday I open my eyes!
“Azaylia you made me a mummy and that title is the most precious one I will treasure forever , knowing I have given birth to my hero my inspiration my daughter is something I will keep close to my heart forever.
“The night before you passed we sang this song [When You Believe] together for the last time in bed, this was our song that always kept us believing in the most darkest times.
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“You achieved more in your 8months on earth than many of us will in a lifetime, you are helping so many children & families baby you are an inspiration truly missed & loved I love you keep flying high in heaven with all the other Angels
“With a heavy heart today and everyday baby mummy loves you so much I know your in the highest heaven and you look down on me today sat at your garden side from morning till night reflecting I love you so much.
She finished the post with: "The pain loss & emotion I’m feeling today is incredibly overwhelming.”
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Ashley and Safiyya since set up the Azaylia Cain foundation, which launched on 31st August last year.
Our thoughts remain with Safiyya and Ashley.
Gregory Robinson