‘Overwhelmed’ - More than £7,700 raised for the family of an 18-year-old Jarrow crash victim
Thousands of pounds have been raised to support the family of a teenager who was seriously injured in a Jarrow crash.
Generous members of the public have joined together to support the family of an 18-year-old who has suffered life-threatening injuries in a Jarrow collision.
Emergency services were called to the scene at around 5.45am - with Northumbria Police closing the road for much of the morning following the collision.
Following the incident, an online fundraiser has been launched by Ashlie Mcshane to help support Kurtis’ mum, Charlotte Wilson, financially in her time of need.
Ashlie, who is a family friend, has told the Shields Gazette why she launched the fundraiser and expressed her surprise at the “overwhelming support” that the fundraiser has received.
The 36-year-old said: “Charlotte goes out of her way every day working 12 hour shifts caring for the elderly within the community.
“Sometimes she goes out the house at 6am and doesn’t get back in until after 10pm - and she does it all to give her kids the best life.
“We wanted the community to come together and help her by taking away any financial burdens.
“She is going through a traumatic time and we just wanted to try and relief some pressure.
“Having to make the decision to donate Kurtis’ organs to ensure that his legacy lives by saving many lives just shows selfless Charlotte is.
“We are overwhelmed by it all.”
At the time of writing, the fundraiser has raised more than £7,700 - you can view and donate by visiting: https://www.gofundme.com/f/kurtis-stubbings.