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Fundraiser held in memory of boy killed in crash

Family Handout Lennix Sutcliffe. He is lying on the grass, with the picture taken from above. His hands are up behind his head and he is smiling at the camera.Family Handout
Lennix Sutcliffe died after being hit by a car near his home

The family of an eight-year-old boy who was killed whilst riding his scooter have raised more than £2,400 for charity through a funday in his memory.

Lennix Sutcliffe died after being hit by a car near his home in Woodland View in Dilton Marsh, Wiltshire, on 14 April.

On 21 July, the family hosted a huge fun day at White Horse Country Park in Westbury in aid of Wiltshire Air Ambulance (WAA), which tried to save Lennix's life.

"The fun day was absolutely amazing," said Cherise Cobb, a neighbour who organised the fundraiser.

The fun day was open to everyone in the community.

It offered live music, children's games and entertainment, a circus skills workshop, a dinosaur display and a range of food stalls.

Fireworks and a laser display were also held to honour Lennix.

Inflatable bouncy castle and slide. It is multicoloured covered in stripes and stars and has a large clown head at the top. Children and parents can be seen near it.
The fun day was held to raise money for Wiltshire Air Ambulance

Ms Cobb said: "We couldn’t have wished for a better turn out.

"I can’t thank everyone enough for their support.

"We raised over £2,400 and donations are still coming in."

She added that Lennix was a "fun-loving boy" and his death hit the community "hard".

His mother, Jackie Meredith, previously told the BBC that the family had been "overwhelmed" by support.

Many people gathered outside a building in Westbury. A yellow canopy is up above a table on the right and a hot dog stand can be seen to the left. People are gathered around, at the table and having conversations.
"We couldn't have wished for a better turn out", said Cherise Cobb

It is hoped that the fun day can become an annual event to raise money for WAA.

"You never know when you're going to need them," Ms Cobb said.

"We needed them and they were there.

"We need to support them because they're a charity funded by people like us, so hopefully Lennix in his passing is going to help someone else."

A spokesperson from Wiltshire Air Ambulance said: “We can’t thank everyone enough for supporting this fundraiser in memory of Lennix, which is a lovely way for the community to come together and celebrate his life.

“Our charity relies on the generous support of people across Wiltshire and Bath, needing to raise £4.5m each year to continue flying.

"This fundraiser could potentially fund a mission and make all the difference for someone in the future.”

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