Daniel Drewitt fundraiser: Teenager's family left 'overwhelmed' by support of the public as total donations continue to rise
A fundraiser for the family of Daniel Drewitt - the teenager who tragically lost his life at Sutton Park last week - has passed £8,000 worth of donations.
Set up on Saturday, July 12, the fundraiser was set up to help the family cover the costs of the 16 year old's funeral after he was found to have drowned in a Powell's Pool at Sutton Park, Birmingham on Thursday, July 10.
The page, which was initially aiming to raise £2,400, has now surpassed £8,000 in donations within 48 hours, with a revised target of £11,000 set.
In a message on the GoFundMe website Helana Swallow, who set up the fundraiser, 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."
