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Closed 30/09/2019
Weʼve raised £6,607 to raise awareness of mental health in young men and support Owen's family with funeral costs following his sudden passing on the 22nd of July.
- Funded on Monday, 30th September 2019
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Story
Owen Bennett was a 20 year old man who sadly passed away on Monday the 22nd of July 2019. Owen was a kind, fun loving character who was loved by all that new him. Owen was a keen rugby player throughout his life representing Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhymni, Rhymney Valley Schools, Aber Valley Wolves, Caerphilly RFC, Bargoed RFC and recently signed for Nelson RFC. Owen's smile and character lit up any room. He put a smile on everyone's face and was a role model for the younger players at Caerphilly RFC. Owen's passing will leave a large void in the lives of the people he knew and touched. He was loved by many. All monies raised will go to raise awareness of mental health in young men and to support Owen's family with the funeral costs. Thank you for taking the time to read our story. Owen will be in our hearts and thoughts forever.
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Gareth Ashman - Caerphilly RFC
5 years agoAmazed that we met our original target of £5000 in just three days - I have therefore uplifted the target to £7500. Thank you for your continued support of this cause. Please keep sharing on both FB and Twitter trying to raise as much as we can in Owen's memory. Diolch yn fawr. Thank you.
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Gareth Ashman - Caerphilly RFC
5 years agoUnbelievable support over the last few days. Thank you to all that have donated and shared this page. We have been liaising with Owen's family and they are overwhelmed with the level of support for Owen. Please keep on sharing and giving. Thank you xx
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277
Rossi Cafe
Aug 13, 2019
From the customers at Rossi Cafe Bargoed. With love to all the friends and family of Owen who was such a wonderful young man. R I P Owen
£63.50
Kris Wong
Aug 5, 2019
£10.00
Lisa Pryce-Jones
Aug 4, 2019
Thanks to Caerphilly rfc for everything you have done to raise awareness of mental health and the need to talk and seek support when times are difficult. rest in peace Benny xxx
£20.00
Anonymous
Aug 4, 2019
RIP young man very very sad
£20.00
Wayne Eynon
Aug 4, 2019
£20.00
Fred Brooks
Aug 3, 2019
Thoughts are with the family and friends at this sad time.
£20.00
Martin Cawley - Chairman
Aug 2, 2019
A contribution from the 42x Families that attended the Caravan and Motorhome Club - South Glamorgan Centre's temporary site at Caerphilly Rugby Club over the Big Cheese Weekend.
£150.00
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Gareth Ashman - Caerphilly RFC
I'm Gareth and I am the Chairman of Caerphilly RFC. Owen was a big personality within the club and we are keen to honor his memory in the best way we can. Thank you for reading this page. Benny was a lovely guy with a heart of gold.