Kelsey Parker has launched a fundraiser in memory of her late husband Tom Parker.
The Wanted star sadly died earlier this week at the age of 33, after being diagnosed with a terminal brain tumour in October 2020.
Kelsey started a GoFundMe page on Saturday morning, and asked fans to donate to it rather than send gifts or flowers.
The mum-of-two wrote: “I am Kelsey Parker, very proud wife of Tom Parker, probably best known for being one fifth of UK boyband The Wanted, but to those who knew him he was my husband, a Daddy, son, brother and friend.”
“As many of you know, Tom was diagnosed with a brain tumour in October 2020 and on Wednesday 30th March 2022 he passed away peacefully with all of his closest friends and family by his side.”
“Our hearts are truly broken, Tom was the centre of our world and we can’t imagine life without him, but one of the biggest sources of comfort over the last 2 years has been the outpouring of love and support we’ve all received.”
“We can’t thank everyone enough for holding Tom, myself and the children in your thoughts and prayers, for lighting candles and sharing beautiful messages of hope and condolence.”
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“We want to take everyone’s incredible love, support and generosity and turn our grief into something positive and to keep Tom’s memory alive forever.”
“We politely request that instead of gifts and flowers, donations are made to this GoFundMe account with all proceeds eventually going to amazing causes in Tom’s name, to help others in need.”
“We simply couldn’t have got through the last 2 years without the help and support we have received and if we can offer it back to others that would be the best way to honour Tom and make our two children, Aurelia and Bodhi proud.”
“From the bottom of our hearts, a huge thank you. If love alone could have saved Tom, he would have lived forever…” Kelsey added.
As of Sunday morning, over £17,550 had been donated to the fundraising page.
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