THE family of a Caerwent teenager who died of Toxic Shock Syndrome hope to name a building in her memory in Tanzania.

The proposal comes after a TSS Aware fashion show took place at the Drill Hall in Chepstow on Saturday.

The event was organised by Laura Brooking and the family of Natasha Scott-Falber, who died aged 14 from TSS from using her first tampon.

Fourteen models aged from 16 to 60-years-old strutted their stuff on the catwalk including friends of Natasha. Around 130 people attended the event which saw 38 items of clothing sold at auctions.

The fashion show had three themes; monochrome, peacock and evening wear. The majority of the clothing was donated by people and picked up at charity shops.

The money will go to Fisch, a charity which helps street children in Tanzania.

Mandy Scott, Natasha's mother, said: "This is to raise awareness of TSS and the money is going to go towards Tasha's legacy which is buying land in Tanzania and building a drop in centre. We are hoping to raise £2,000 from the fashion show to purchase five acres of land and then a further £10,000 for the building works."

"The building will be in Tasha's name. I don't want her legacy to be a tragic story."

The family went to Uganda to help build houses when Natasha was 11-years-old.

Mrs Scott said: "She loved it. She spoke to all the school children. She always said we should go back.

"This is something we can be a part of and see as it gets bigger and bigger. This would be right up Tash's street."

She added: "Tash's death was incredibly tragic but she was a lovable, vibrant young lady and I don't want it to sadden everybody in how they think about her."

According to Toxic Shock Syndrome Information Service (TSSIS), around half the reported cases of TSS are associated with women using tampons, but it can also be caused by infections following burns, boils, insect bites or following surgery. The condition can be treated with antibiotics if diagnosed early.

For more information visit http://tssaware.org.uk/