A charitable trust has been set up in memory of a Nottinghamshire student who died with Covid just days after his 21st birthday. Cameron Day, from Mansfield, contracted the virus shortly after finishing his graphic design course at University of Lincoln in June 2021.
He was subsequently in intensive care for weeks, spending his 21st birthday away from family on July 15, and was put into a medically induced coma on July 24. Cameron, who had no underlying health issues, died in Lincoln County Hospital on August 5.
His parents, Neil Day and Alison Shaw, described their son as "kind, supportive, intelligent and a friend to all". They said: "Cam had the kindest and most generous heart and was always eager to help and support others."
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Almost a year on from the tragedy, the pair set up The Cameron Day Charitable Trust, which supports graphic design students aged 18-24 in the East Midlands. They say the charity means Cameron's name legacy can live on.
Their son had secured his dream job as a graphic designer at London-based SODA. Mr Day and Ms Shaw added: "With the help of his family, friends, the University and SODA we are continuing to do what he would do himself.
"We believe that he would be as proud of us for doing this, as we will forever be of him." To make a donation, visit The Cameron Day Charitable Trust website.
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