Tributes to Camera Obscura's Carey Lander, who has died of a rare bone cancer, are resulting in a major fundraising push for Sarcoma UK

A member of a Scottish indie-pop band has seen thousands of pounds raised in her memory after she died from a rare type of bone cancer.

Carey Lander, keyboard and vocalist for Glasgow band Camera Obscura passed away on Sunday morning following a battle with osteosarcoma.

She had raised just over £50,000 for cancer charity Sarcoma UK at the time of her death but the figure on her JustGiving page has now shot up to over £62,000.

On her page Carey described the disease as being particularly horrible as it most commonly occurs in children.

She added: “Because of its rarity, [it] receives scarce attention or funding and there has been very little in the way of new treatments developed in the last 30 years … it would be great if we could find something in the future that means children don't have to undergo such awful treatment and have a better chance of survival.”

Confirming her death on its Facebook page Camera Obscura said: “It is with the greatest sadness, that we must share the news that Carey passed away peacefully this morning after her illness with cancer.

“We have lost our friend and band mate, and our deepest sympathy goes out to her partner Kenny, and to all her family and friends.

“She was touched by the way you all got behind her campaign for Sarcoma UK and you can still donate here.

“We shall be continuing to help promote the campaign on her behalf.

“She was left in no doubt how much you all loved and appreciated her, and we'd like to thank you all for the support and kind words you have been sending to us and her. The band, our music, and all of you who have enjoyed it over the years, meant so much to her.”

A spokesperson for Sarcoma UK added: “Sarcoma UK is deeply saddened to hear the news that Carey passed away on Sunday 11 October. Our thoughts are with her family, friends and everyone close to her.”