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On the 13th January 2024 we tragically lost my cousin Oliver in a fatal road accident at only 19 years old.

Oliver lit up every room he entered with his infectious smile and everyone that knew him adored him. He had such a bright future ahead of him and I miss him so much everyday, he wasn’t just my Cousin, he was one of my closest mates.

The Road Victims Trust have provided so much support for my family and Oliver’s friends over the last year and half and I wanted to give something back for all the amazing work they do. They truly are such an important charity, you don’t know how much you’d need them, until you do.

This is a HUGE challenge for me, as if you know me personally you know I’m not a runner and this will be a big milestone to me to achieve. However I am determined to do this for Oliver (Who would be laughing at me attempting to run!!)

I will be running this with my Dad, Steve who is an ambassador for the Road Victims Trust and has been heavily involved with fundraising for this amazing charity.

I’m looking forward to pushing myself out of my comfort zone and doing this in memory of my amazing Cousin. Nothing will ever change that moment for myself or my family however I wanted to give back to this great charity who have helped us in our darkest moments.

Oliver, we miss you so much, forever 19🪽

Below is some information regarding the RVT and the work they do.

*Our commitment to victims*

The Road Victims Trust is a charity dedicated to supporting people who have been affected by the grief and trauma of a road death or a serious injury or life changing injury collisions. Our services are available to family, friends and colleagues of the person who has been killed or injured as well as witnesses of fatal and life changing injury road collisions.

The Trust was founded in 1995 in Bedfordshire and is a non-profit-making charitable organisation. All the services it provides are free. There is limited statutory funding of the Trust and the majority of the costs are raised by grants, donations and fundraising events.

The following sets out the commitment we make to those we support:

We will begin the process of providing information on the Trust services and offering our support to victims within 48 hours of receipt of a full referral.

The emotional and practical support to victims will only be given by an appropriately trained Coordinator or Counsellor.

All support will be tailored to meet the needs of the victim.

Victims will be offered emotional and practical support for as long as it is useful.

The support provided to victims is monitored during clinical supervision reviews and case reviews.

Coordinators and Counsellors will always aim to work with clients towards a planned ending of the support provision.

Support will include preparation for inquests and criminal court hearings as well as support on the day.

Our Service;

is provided by a highly trained, skilled and committed team of staff and Counsellors

is offered to all victims soon after the collision but can be requested at any point following the collision if not taken up immediately

is available for as long as it is useful and includes support in preparation for inquests or criminal court hearings and support on the day.

For victims we understand ;

that this is a difficult and potentially confusing time

there is so much going on it’s hard to take it all in

the rollercoaster range of emotions that may be felt

there are many practical tasks that have to be carried out

that dealing with police and court procedures and officials can be puzzling and upsetting.

The Trust offers

Regular, weekly emotional and practical support for individuals and families in-person at our offices, online, or on the phone, for as long as it is useful.

Space to express the whole range of feelings that come with the loss and horror following a serious road collision.

Space to discuss the repercussions of the collision that is a life changing event for all those involved.

Information on the investigation, inquest and court hearings and preparation and support for inquests and hearings.