Thomas Coley

Tom's page

Fundraising for PAPYRUS Prevention of Young Suicide
£3,500
raised of £3,000 target
Donations cannot currently be made to this page
In memory of Joe Coley
We support young people at risk of suicide to stay safe and find hope in times of need

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Thanks for taking the time to visit my JustGiving page.

London to Paris video my friend managed to edit together :) 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=qUOjPuiNHmM&app=desktop

Back home after an amazing 5 days, I have not eaten, drank and laughed so much! The people I've met have been fantastic, and truly a trip I will never forget. All the support has been amazing and I can't thank you all enough for such kind words and all the donations. I have to admit I'm a bit gutted that it's all over but without this great experience we wouldn't have been able to raise the level of money we did for the small charity in memory of Joe. Thank you to all those who have got involved throughout the last 6 months. My family, friends and people who I've met along the way have been incredible. All your support has kept me going throughout this experience. Thank you all. 


I am raising money to do a bike ride from London to Paris this year on the 18th of june in memory of my brother Joe, who tragically and suddently took his own life at the age of 27. By raising money for the chosen charity i hope to raise awareness of suicide in young people under the age of 35. 

A big thanks to The Feel Good Factor Band for having me behind the drums again, and the support acts who gave their time in performing at the fundraising event. An even Bigger thank you to all of you who came and showed your support and helped out. If it wasn't for all of you we would not have raised the amazing £882 we did on the night of the event for such a worthy cause. Not forgetting the donations already been made online from the kindness of people. I can't explain how much this means to my family and me. I hope you all enjoyed your night as much as I did. A night I will never forget. Thank you. Love to you all. 

Joe was always great to be around. From a young age he had all sort of hobbies and interests from theatre school, onto mountain biking but growing up through his early teens, he found a great interest in music. He was very passionate about the music he listened to and formed a number of bands in which he performed live shows on regular occasions. As a family and his friends, we would often watch him play. When he was at home, I could always hear him from his bedroom, playing his guitar and singing. There is no doubt in saying how talented he was. There was never a time we saw Joe without an interest he had such passion about, especially his gym training which he took great pride in. He was not only musically talented and greatly knowledgeable in the fitness industry but also had a knack to entertain. Joe was the life and soul of the party, the comedian, and he never failed to make anyone laugh. He always had something to share with everyone. He was an adaptable character who would get along with anyone no matter who they were or what they were interested in, Joe would always find a common ground. One thing he would share most was to see the funny side of every situation possible with his unique sense of humour. Joe’s Humorous outlook on life was inspirational and without failure he would always make anyone feel better whenever feeling down.

I know in my heart that he lived life to the full and had no limits on the fun he had. I know each and every person who knew Joe will no doubt have their own unique memory of him and something to share.  

 

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About the charity

PAPYRUS is the national charity for the prevention of young suicide. We run HOPELINE247 0800 068 4141 a freephone confidential helpline staffed by trained professionals who give advice, support & information to anyone who is feeling suicidal, or concerned that a young person they know may be at risk

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Total raised
£3,500.00
+ £742.68 Gift Aid
Online donations
£3,500.00
Offline donations
£0.00

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