On the 12th of Nov, as the world prepared to revel in the Diwali festivities, Joe Francis's family awoke to a heartbreaking reality. Joe, the ever smiling husband, friend, brother, son, uncle and papa, had been unexpectedly taken from them.

Left behind are his grieving wife, Veena, and their children, Melanie (18) and Joshua (14). In the face of this tragedy, we are rallying together to raise funds to support Mel and Josh in their educational journey. Joe's favorite saying was "never stop learning" and he had a dream to educate both of them well

Josh is now in year 10 at QE Boys and Mel is in the middle of her first year Mechanical Engineering course at Imperial - both top rung institutions in London. To ensure Mel and Josh are able to flourish and build on their great beginning, they will need further support. Every donation will directly contribute to the family’s ability to pursue their educational aspirations, providing Mel and Josh the support they need during this difficult time.

We are also raising funds as a heartfelt tribute to the cherished impact Joe had on each of our lives. Join us in honoring Joe’s memory by making a meaningful contribution to empower his family’s pursuit of education and provide them with the strength to navigate the challenges that lie ahead.