Corei Hall

Corei was our son and brother who tragically took his life, and died on 12th October 2023 aged just 14. We are fundraising for a memorial headstone, grave plot, flowers and other associated funeral expenses to give him the send off he deserves. After Corei has been laid to rest and the memorial paid for, we will give everything remaining to charity: 50% to Great Ormond Street Hospital as they looked after Corei and us so well in his last days, and 50% split equally 3 ways between the trans youth charities Think2Speak and Mermaids, and the youth mental health charity Young Minds, in the hope that young lives can be saved. If we reach our target this should be a substantial sum and will honour Corei’s last wish to protect trans youth in his name.

Corei was a typical teenager who loved giraffes, doctor who and the colour yellow. He loved all sorts of animals and adored his friends. He was open and accepting of everybody. He had wicked sense of humour and was full of sass, and he was also stubborn and a pain in the arse! He was so passionate about everything, whether that be bugs, sewing or his mates.

He was autistic and struggled with his mental health. Unfortunately he was also subjected to transphobic abuse. Despite the support we gave him, he took his life and died on 12th October 2023. He was 14 years old. He donated his organs so he lives on in at least 4 other people, as well as in our hearts. I’d like to share some words that he wrote in his last letter. Please take them to heart and act on them in his name.

“Thank you all. You changed my life for the better, but it wasn’t enough. Everybody who was there however,is the reason I was able to last this long. I beg of you all, don’t miss me. I will hopefully be seen as a boy in my next life, so I’m happy, do not miss me.

You are all precious humans who deserve to be loved, cherished and have all your dreams come true.

To anybody who misgendered/deadnamed me; I forgive you, I only hope this teaches you to think more carefully about your actions.

Protect trans youth, in my name.

Take this as an opportunity; be thankful for your family and friends because they are still here, though I may not be.

I am a person filled with grudges and anger but I choose to let them all go. I will be happy as a boy with god so no need to worry about me. Thanks again to those people.

-Corei”

All donations (after GoFundMe fees) will be paid into a dedicated bank account, and we will show anybody who wishes to see the accounts and receipts so you can be assured your donations are going exactly where they should. We will close the fundraiser as soon as all funeral expenses have been paid and donate the remainder as outlined above. We will keep this page open and update with information and photographs of where your money has been sent.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this. Please share with your friends and family. Protect trans youth, in Corei’s name.