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Iʼve raised £22,893 to the memory of Charlie Cosser
- Milford Surrey
- Funded on Tuesday, 5th March 2024
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Our 17 year old son Charlie cruelly left this world after being stabbed 4 times at a party on 23 July. We have received much support from the local community, those that know us, those that knew Charlie, even those that didn't, have reached out to share their sadness, their support and their fears for the future for their children .
If this evil crime can happen to Charlie it can happen to anyone. Charlie had never been in a fight, was always the first to walk away from trouble. He was a kind, gentle soul. Many people have messaged us to let us know how much Charlie meant to them, how much he helped them, how much he made them laugh, how he lit up a room, how he did not to deserve to die the way he did.
Martin made a promise to Charlie when he laid fighting for his life that he will do everything he can to campaign and fight against knife crime. Knife crime is getting out of control in the UK and our young people deserve better. They should be able to attend a party, in a sleepy village, have a fun time and return home safely to their family. Sadly, Charlie did not, and we as his parents and siblings had to endure that knock on the door from the police that every parent dreads, to tell them their child, their brother, had been stabbed, had suffered life threatening injuries and wasn't expected to live.
In the New Year, we will be launching a Charity in memory of Charlie called 'Charlie's Promise'. With the aim of Martin going in to schools in the home counties to talk to and educate children about the dangers and impacts of knife crime. If you're like us, when you think of knife crime you think of cities, of London, of gangs, of troubled kids. But this was not Charlie's world. Charlie had dreams, he had aspirations, he had opportunities, he had an amazing apprenticeship which he loved, he had good friends who meant the world to him, he had a loving family and he was loved so much. Yet he, and his family and friends, have fallen victim to this hideous crime.
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378
Tisha Chandler
Feb 24, 2024
Your Charlie would be so proud of you Martin , I follow you on Tik Tok and now on instagram . Sending strength and prayers to your family 💙🦋
£10.00
The Refectory
Feb 9, 2024
Charity Quiz contribution from January 29th. All our best, Mitch
£31.00
Karen Begley
Feb 9, 2024
I am touched by this for your son…🙏❤️
£10.00
Daniel Laurence Matthews
Feb 6, 2024
I'm so sorry for your loss! I'm keeping you in my prayers! God bless you and your family. RIP Charlie
£20.00
Matt Quirk
Feb 2, 2024
£1,000.00
Thinking of you from all my clients
Jan 30, 2024
Keep up the great work I am sending love and light always as have my clients who donated x
£90.00
Charterhouse School
Jan 29, 2024
Funds raised for Charlie's Promise by staff at the Charterhouse School Christmas raffle
£372.50
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