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£360,000 Raised for Families of Two Police Officers Killed in A66 Crash
More than £360,000 has been raised to support the families of two Cleveland Police officers who were killed in a devastating collision on the A66 in Teesside.
PC Matthew Blades, 37, and PC Tom Clough, 38, died in the early hours of Saturday, 22 August, when a Volkswagen Passat travelling in the wrong direction collided head-on with their marked armed response vehicle. Five people travelling in the Passat also died, bringing the total number of fatalities to seven.
The fundraising campaign was launched by the Cleveland Police Federation to provide financial support to the families of the two officers as they come to terms with their devastating loss. The money raised is intended to be split equally between the two families.
Who has supported the £360,000 appeal?
The overwhelming response has come from the wider public and the policing community, with thousands of individual donations made through the online fundraising campaign. Reports said the appeal attracted more than 4,100 donations shortly after it was launched, demonstrating the scale of public sympathy for the officers and their families.
Support has also come from serving and former police officers, colleagues, friends and members of the wider policing family, alongside members of the local Teesside community and people from across the UK.
The Cleveland Police Federation said it had been overwhelmed by the response, describing the fundraising as a phenomenal show of support for the families.
A second crowdfunding effort was also reported, raising approximately £28,000, meaning the combined fundraising had already passed the £360,000 mark.
Remembering PC Blades and PC Clough
PC Matthew Blades was a married father of two and had previously worked as a teacher. He was also involved in youth football and had been preparing to coach his son’s team.
PC Tom Clough was remembered by his family as a much-loved man with a strong sense of humour who was always willing to help others. He had previously served with the Civil Nuclear Constabulary, including as an authorised firearms officer, before joining Cleveland Police.
Their deaths have sent shockwaves through the policing community.
The fundraising is not only about money. For many of those who have donated, it represents a way of showing gratitude to two officers who lost their lives while serving and protecting the public.
The Cleveland Police Federation has said it will continue supporting both families during the difficult months ahead.
The £360,000 raised so far is a powerful demonstration of the public’s respect for PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough, and a reminder that their sacrifice has not been forgotten.
Attached is a news article regarding £360k that was raised to support the families of the two police officers who died in the car crash
https://www.lbc.co.uk/article/fundraisers-families-police-officers-killed-a66-crash-5HjdgQX_2/
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