Our world got a lot quieter this week. On the 13th of April , we lost Bradley far too soon at just 28 years old, following a sudden epilepsy-related event.

To know Bradley was to know pure energy, he truly was the life and soul of every room he walked into. A man who no matter what life threw at him, was incredibly resilient, determined and put others before himself.

Whether he was being the devoted father Aria adored, the beloved Uncle Broccoli to his nieces and nephews Harper-Jake, Betsy-Mae, Herbie, Stanley and Billie-Ray, the protective brother and son we relied on.

Many of you know him as the commited colleague who turned a stressful workday into a laugh, and was always ready to lend a hand, always helping others achieve their goals.

Others will remember him as a mate from Uni who was always up for a night out or as a teammate from the Cougars. He made us so proud being the first in the family to have a university education.

Bradley lived life with a giant heart and a magnetic spirit. We are absolutely heartbroken by this sudden loss, and our goal now is to give this incredible man the vibrant farewell he deserves.

Because Bradley's passing was so sudden, we want to be as transparent as possible about how your kind gifts will be used. Our priority is to take the financial weight off his parents and siblings so they can focus on grieving and celebrating his life.

The funds will be used to cover the costs of the funeral in Middlesbrough and for a permanent memorial of a tree grown from his ashes at a green cemetery in Manchester allowing him to be visited for years to come by family and friends alike.

We thank you so much for your generosity and really appreciate any donations large or small. We ask that you kindly share the link to the fund to your social circle as Bradley had many hats he wore, both figuratively and in real life!!