Katja Hansen, also known as Katja Livsey, had just been accepted into the University of Liverpool School of Medicine when she was killed in a road accident on 16 November. She was 19 and has left an enormous empty space in the heart of everyone who knew her.
Some of the money that is hoped to be raised will go to Liverpool to set up an award for Katja, who was known as “Birdy”, and also to create a bird sculpture in the Liverpool Medical School’s admissions building.
Money raised will also go to Reepham College, where an award and possible bursary is to be established next year in her memory.
Katja was an outstanding student who worked hard to achieve her dream of studying medicine; she also received a Norfolk Scholar award.
My daughter Katja and I had a very close and special relationship. In fact we still do. I spend most of my time in my flower shop – ‘Angelica’ – in the Market Place, Reepham and feel surrounded by Katja and by other beautiful things.
Lucian, Finn, Cam, Carina and I are all looking forward to Birdy’s Bike Ride, as are all Katja’s friends. At last we can focus on something positive. All of our friends and family in Italy, USA, New Zealand and Panama are with us in spirit, and we thank you all for your support and love.
Katja Hansen-Livsey Trust 