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Raised so far: £1,615.00
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My story

 

Please note: This fund is to raise money for the Police Dependants' Trust, who are in no way associated with this case, nor responsible for setting up this fund, nor are any members of PC Coffill's family. This fundraising appeal has been set up by me, a serving Met Police officer, to raise funds purely for the charity in Daniel's name. Daniel Coffill, as far as I am aware, is not in receipt of any funds or care from the Police Dependants' Trust.

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Daniel Coffill, a 21 year old PC with the Metropolitan Police, was punched and kicked in the head by Daniel-Lance Samuels and Jack Turner because he refused to light their cannabis joint. He was beaten so hard, he was put into a coma.

One year on, PC Daniel Coffill is still in a vegetative state and needs round-the-clock care.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/pages/live/articles/news/news.html?in_article_id=441360&in_page_id=1770

Now the despicable yobs responsible for this tragedy have both had their original sentences reduced.

But while Jack Turner and Daniel-Lance Samuels can expect to return to society in less than five years, the reality is very different for PC Coffill and members of his family.

Describing her son’s existence as an “empty shell”, Margaret Gardhouse says there is very little chance her son will ever recover. She feeds him through a straw.

Turner and Samuels will soon be walking the streets again, while a promising police career is over and a family left devastated.

I have started this fundraising page for the Police Dependants' Trust because so many of my fellow officers want to *do* something in the light of this case, and I think that raising money for this charity is one of the most appropriate things we can do. We want to show that we care about young men whose lives are irreparably damaged by violence. As Daniel was a police officer, raising money for the Police Dependants' Trust seems, to me, the best place for our money and thoughts. Although he was off-duty, Daniel's case highlights just some of the very real dangers that are hapenning out on our streets night after night - the very dangers that police officers are working tirelessly to combat. What happened to Daniel Coffill could easily have happened to anyone. His attackers were unaware he was a police officer, as he was off-duty at the time of the incident.

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to donate. The Police Dependants' Trust will receive your money electronically and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in Gift Aid will be added to your donation at no cost to you.

Please donate generously, and let us show PC Coffill's family that police officers will never be let down by their fellow officers and grateful members of the public from across the country.

For those unsung heroes who make personal sacrifices to keep all of us safe, this appeal is for them.

Many thanks for your support.

Donation by becky 11/04/07  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Donation by Steve Bradwell Met PC 09/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

may he be surrounded by love and light and healing xx Donation by Dimps 09/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sending best wishes for Dan and his family. Donation by Ron & Sandra Kane 08/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

From a fellow Police Officer. Could happen to any of us. Best wishes to Dan and his family. Donation by Chris Devlin 07/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

This is a heart rending situation. My thoughts are with you. Donation by Paul Kelly (Sentinel) 07/04/07  

£50.00

Thinking of the family...xx Donation by Karen Rosario 07/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sending my thoughts to the family of Dan, hope Dan doesn't suffer. Bob Bell TDQ Donation by Bob Bell 07/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best Wishes Donation by Emma & Gavin 06/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

All my best wishes from Team Polizei Gumball 144 in New York City... Donation by Alex Roy - Team Polizei Gumball 144 06/04/07  

£100.00

Donation by Debra Westlake 05/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by ANONYMOUS 05/04/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

What can be said. My, and my families thoughts are with you. Donation by Steve. Response Team PS 01TF 05/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Donation by Audrey & Michael Westlake 04/04/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

I've lost all faith in our justice system. Even the police are victims now. Donation by Four Dinners 03/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Best wishes from an ex London Pc,l pray for your speedy recovery Donation by Alan59 03/04/07  

£10.00

My thoughts are with you Dan, and your poor family..how can people do this? Donation by Marc Guillot, Met Traffic TDT 02/04/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Best wishes to anyone needing the trust. Donation by Bobsbuilders 01/04/07  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Donation by anonymous 01/04/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

My thoughts Dan and with you and those who love and care for you. Donation by Johnno 30/03/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

I'm thinking of you Donation by Omar Zakariya 30/03/07  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Truely disgusted by our legal system, hope Dan recovers! Donation by Bren P 30/03/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Sincere regards from a serving officer Donation by Cleveland Cop 28/03/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

best wishes from a serving officer Donation by woodster 28/03/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Donation by douglas mcleod 27/03/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

scum like this are the reason we keep going to work. Donation by neil p 25/03/07  

£5.00 + £1.41 Gift Aid

If there is a best of times, this surely must be the worst of times for British 'Justice'. Donation by Notts Officer 25/03/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

My thoughts are with Dan, his family and all those in similar positions Donation by Laura Armstrong 24/03/07  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Never give up hope Donation by Peter N 24/03/07  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Maybe you'll get justice one day mate Donation by Tom H 22/03/07  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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