inSwindon Announces Passing of BID Manager Rebecca Rowland

It is with great sadness that inSwindon BID Company have today announce the passing of Rebecca Rowland, BID Manager for the company.

Rebecca, who took over the role at inSwindon in late 2013, passed away peacefully in the Prospect Hospice last night with her two daughters by her side.

In January 2013 Rebecca was diagnosed with breast cancer and despite six courses of chemotherapy, and five weeks of radiation therapy, it was identified that a secondary cancer had developed in her brain.

Kirsty Heber-Smith, a spokesperson for inSwindon said, "It is a great loss and words cannot describe how wonderful, inspiring and incredible Rebecca was. A fighter through and through and someone we will never, ever forget."

"Rebecca was not only a colleague but seen by many of us in the office as family. Her caring nature, determination to change people's perspective of Swindon and her dedication to her job will always be remembered," added Tim Paradise, colleague at inSwindon BID Company.

Total Swindon have worked with Becky for many years and she became a great friend. She was an incredibly strong and warm person and this was true even throughout her illness where she remained positive and happy.

inSwindon, and Rebecca's family ask for consideration at this sad time.

Rebecca saw the Prospect as being very close to her heart and since 2008, she completed a skydive, held auctions, took part in the Starlight Walk with fellow relatives and raised more than £10,000 with their help for a tribute on Prospect’s Bluebell Walk.

The family and colleagues of the company will continue to raise money for the fantastic facilities at the Prospect and would encourage anyone to donate money to this worthy cause in Rebecca's memory.