'He had his whole life ahead of him' - Fundraiser launched to help pay funeral costs for teenager who drowned in Sutton Park
A fundraiser has been launched to help fund the cost of the funeral for the teenager who drowned in a lake in Sutton Park.
A GoFundMe page was set up to help fund the costs for the funeral of 16-year-old Daniel Drewitt, whose body was discovered in Powell's Pool in Sutton Park on Thursday evening (July 10) and has seen £1,228 raised so far.
The fundraising page, which is aiming to raise £2,400, was launched by Helana Swallow, who said that it was a way to help give the teenager the send off he deserved.
She said: "I’ve set this GoFundMe page up with permission from Daniel’s parents.
"As most of you are aware of the tragic incident that took place on Thursday, July 10 at Sutton park where Daniel sadly lost his life at just 16 years young.
"He had the whole of his life ahead of him and I can not imagine what his family are going through at this devastating time.
"Seeing all the shares and comments on social media about Daniel just shows how much he is loved and adored by many people.
"I know times are hard for everyone at the moment and even if you can’t donate, just a share would be so grateful, but even if you could donate anything, even 50p, all donations will go towards Daniel’s funeral so he has the send off he truly deserves."
