Tributes to pupil who raised thousands for charity
The mum of a 13-year-old boy who died after raising more than £20,000 for charity has paid tribute to her “cheerful and very loving” son.
Shaun Colvin, from Wareham, Dorset, had raised thousands for the Brain Tumour Charity since he was diagnosed with a brain tumour, aged four.
His mother, Alison, said her son "would want people to appreciate the world around them".
Lytchett Minster School is compiling a book of condolences from teachers, students and parents for the Year 9 pupil’s family.
Mrs Colvin said her son had adopted an attitude of always helping others.
"My husband did a triathlon to start off fundraising and Shaun, despite his illness, completed a little bit of each section with him," she said.
"From then on, he did numerous fundraisers for the Brain Tumour Charity and raised over £20,000 in total."
Shaun completed his own triathlon in the last year of primary school, despite his tumour affecting his balance, coordination and memory.
During the pandemic, he uploaded daily wildlife videos in his local area as he "wanted to cheer people up" and "help nature".
His mother said that had got him noticed by Springwatch, and he had been featured on Winterwatch.
In its most recent newsletter, his school mentioned Shaun's involvement in the Scouts and said he had achieved "an impressive number of badges".
A week before the Easter holiday, he also achieved his dream of taking part in a school trip to Naples.
"He told us about going to Mount Vesuvius and Pompeii," Ms Colvin said.
Headteacher Andrew Mead said it had been "a difficult few weeks for the school".
"We have done all we can to support our students as they come to terms with losing a classmate," he added.
The school has been compiling a book of condolences from teachers, students and parents to present to his family.
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