By Lucy Caulkett-
A 9 year old boy who died after being struck for lightning had raised £3,000 for counselling to help people suffering from mental health issues just this year
Named today as Jordan Banks, the young child was described as a very caring and thoughtful and considerate child, who was very determined to accomplish anything he set his mind on. His untimely death is so heart breaking.
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A GoFundMe page has set been set up to support Jordan’s family, including his mum Danielle Begg and stepdad Dan Begg. It had raised more than £15,000 – tripling its initial goal of £3,000 – within four hours.
His tragic death has touched many hearts and shocked the nation. Why happen to such a sweet young child? About two people in the UK die from lightning strikes every year, It’s the ultimate bad luck nobody would ever wish for their loved one.
Family friend Jessica Marr, who set up the fundraiser, wrote: “There are no words that could possibly be written to begin to explain the pain the family of Jordan must be feeling.
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“Anything, no matter how big or small donation, please help as I know whether you knew Jordan personally or have just heard about him through social media, this is something that is so heart wrenching and should never of happened.”
Ms Marr added on Facebook: “I’m sure you’re all aware of the tragic news. If everyone could come together as a community and help give back to a little lad who did so much for others & help the family suffering from this horrific loss please do so.
Well wishers today left football shirts and other tributes at the football pitch where the boy was struck by lightning (Image: LancsLive)
“Any donation, big or small. All of my love, thoughts and prayers are with the Begg family right now.”
Jordan’s step-uncle Reece would have turned 30 this year, so he wanted to run a mile for each year.
In a video message shared on Facebook by his mum in January, after England had been lunged into its third coronavirus lockdown, Jordan thanked donors, made an appeal to his favourite football club and urged everyone to “stay safe”.
Happy And Grateful
Jordan said in a moving video: “I’m so happy and grateful from the donations from every single one of you, but remember keep them coming because it’s the best cause you could think of.
“Some of he runs have been very hard but I have been able to power through them.
“And remember stay safe, but I’ve just got one wish – if Liverpool could send me a text, anyone from Liverpool. Stay safe.”
His mum Danielle Begg, 38, told LancsLive in January: “We were coming up with several ideas for Reece’s birthday and we were quite limited due to Covid restrictions.
“Jordan heard and said, ‘I want to do something’. He said that he wanted to run a marathon.”
When his mum told him that a marathon was 26 miles, Jordan told her he wanted to run 30. He ran about three miles a day despite the winter cold, rain and ice.
Determined
She added: “He’s always been very determined and when he sets his mind to do something he does it.
“He’s very caring and aware – more so than most adults to be honest.
“He’ll always asks if people are ok. When Reece died we made sure that we re-assured him that’s ok for boys to cry and that it’s OK to have bad days.
“I think even at his young age he’s aware that people can have mental health issues, that sometimes it can be more than just a bad day and that’s ok.
Jordan’s death will leave a huge gap in his family. He was undoubtedly special among kids,
May his soul rest in perfect peace.
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