I set up Billy and Beyond after tragically losing my son in November 2020. Billy took MDMA to celebrate his 24th birthday in lockdown. The following day I received a phone call no parent ever wants to hear, Billy had been rushed to hospital with an extremely high temperature and was unconscious. The doctors battled endlessly for 3 days but Billy‘s body was shutting down. On the morning on the 12th November Billy suffered a fatal heart attack and left behind a devastated family, friends and all those that knew him. Billy was a fun loving carer for adults with learning difficulties, an aspiring model and photograher.

I wanted to set up Billy and Beyond to do something positive in Billy’s memory. Our mission is to support children and young people mental wellbeing and fund drug awareness workshops to schools year 6 and above. Educate young people on recreational drugs and the dangers. Give them the knowledge to make good choices. Educate parents and carers by funding online workshops and providing them the tools to start open and honest conversations with their young people.