Benedict Blythe

Benedict was the sweetest, happiest, most magical boy in the world. He was confident, compassionate and so witty. He’s asleep now, cuddling his monkey, Ray, who will look after him. Benedict loved to learn, he loved trains and he loved his friends. He skipped into his first day of school saying ‘I wonder what I will learn today mummy? He loved visiting The Fenland Light Railway too. We will always cherish the memories of doing the things he enjoyed as a family.

 

We really appreciate your support and kind words at such a tragic time. So many of you have been in contact with us, asking how you can help or how to donate. We have given a lot of thought to how you might be able to help us, our family and Benedict's friends.

 

It would help us and our family to know that other children can enjoy what he did. We would like to raise money for Barnack Primary School so that other children can learn like he loved to, and for his school friends to enjoy the things money buys. We would also like to raise money for The Fenland Light Railway which he just loved so much.

 

Your kind words are enough, please don't feel you must donate, but we hope this helps those who are asking to help. We have also set up a book with some photographs of Benedict in Barnack Church if you would like to visit, light a candle or talk.

update: we have been advised by go fund me that the incredibly kind donors need to be aware of where their funds will be at every step of the way. Benedict's family along with Rebecca will be responsible for withdrawing the money into their own bank account, and then sending it on to  Barnack Primary School and Fenland Light Railway outside of GoFundMe.  We will work with go fund me to sign an attestation document detailing that the funds will be sent to the organisations above. 

While most of the people will know who Benedict's family are, this fundraiser is gaining amazing support, and there's a possibility people who didn't know Benedict or his family directly may want to help. We hope that this edit will just add a little clarity for those donors.

thank you so much for your support