Overview
- Amy Louise Leonard posted from an ambulance on Sept. 29–30 urging others to “put your balloons down” after being unable to walk for three weeks.
- She died on Oct. 2 following cardiac arrests, and clinicians reported blood clots in her heart and lungs.
- The family has organized a pink-themed balloon release at Bolton Rugby Club on Saturday at 5:45 p.m. and launched a GoFundMe for funeral costs.
- Medical sources warn that nitrous oxide used recreationally can cause nerve damage, cardiovascular strain, paralysis, clots or sudden death.
- Nitrous oxide was reclassified as a Class C drug in the UK in 2023, making possession and supply prosecutable.