In memory of Drew McCleave — supporting his beautiful girls, Elena and Harper

On Wednesday last week, 23rd September, our family lost Drew McCleave, aged just 24, in the most heartbreaking and unimaginable circumstances.

Drew suffered a massive brain aneurysm, which he had likely carried with him all his life. He passed away surrounded by his family, leaving behind his two beautiful daughters, Elena, who is 3 years old, and Harper, who is just 3 months old.

The timing makes what has happened even harder to comprehend.

That very day, Drew was supposed to be starting at Glasgow University, studying Aerospace Systems. It was something he had worked towards and dreamed about for a long time. Drew always dreamed of one day putting something into space, and he was finally taking that first step towards making that dream a reality.

Drew had been through an incredibly difficult period following the death of his sister, Taylor. But becoming a dad changed him. His girls gave him a completely different outlook on life, and he absolutely adored them. He was a loving, doting dad who loved nothing more than his two wee girls.

To lose him at just 24, with so much of his life still ahead of him, is something our family is struggling to come to terms with.

We have set up this fundraiser to help support Elena and Harper over the coming months and beyond. The money raised will go towards helping with their day-to-day needs and giving them some financial support as they grow up without their dad.

Nothing can replace Drew, and nothing can take away the pain of losing him. But we hope that, together, we can give his girls a little bit of security and support as they navigate life without their dad there to watch them grow.

If you are able to contribute, no matter how much, our family would be incredibly grateful. And if you aren’t in a position to donate, simply sharing this fundraiser would mean just as much to us.

Drew was loved by so many, but most of all by his two little girls.

Forever 24. Forever their dad. ❤️

From all of Drew’s family.