Heartbreaking tributes paid to 'incredible' mum who went 'above and beyond'

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Tributes have been paid to an 'incredible' mum who was a 'prolific' fundraiser for a rugby team. Friends said Tanya Holden had a 'heart of gold', and described her as 'charismatic' and 'fun'.

Her passing was announced by Wigan St Patricks Amateur Rugby League Club. The club said Tanya went 'above and beyond' to support them.

A fundraising page has been set up to raise money for her family. The initial target of £1,000 has since been smashed, with more than £3,800 already being donated. READ MORE: Major road closed as air ambulance lands amid ongoing police incident The rugby club said on Facebook: "The club are devastated to hear of the untimely passing of one of our amazing parents Tanya Holden, 3 of her children are players at our club with her eldest child being part of Ince Rose Bridge's LDRL team.

Tanya was an amazing, warm hearted, charismatic and fun lady, and a prolific fundraiser for the club, she went above and beyond to help the teams in which her children were involved. "Tanya's light will never dim.