Tragic Shrews fan Nick Mann's memorial fund is at £6,000
A fund set up in memory of tragic Shrewsbury Town fan Nick Mann has raised more than £6,000 in just 10 days.
The fund was set up by Jennifer Kavanagh, whose husband, Nick 35, died after being struck by a train at London's Old Street Station on March 29.
It comes just days after Mr Mann's beloved Shrews won promotion to League One following a win at Cheltenham Town on Saturday.
Mr Mann's brother Robert, 32, was also injured in the incident and remains at the Royal London Hospital. The pair had been to watch Shrewsbury Town beat Portsmouth hours before.
Writing on a web page to launch the fund, Ms Kavanagh said she wanted to create a memorial to her husband to remind family and friends of his "amazing soul". It is hoped the fund will also provide donations for charities in his memory.
Ms Kavanagh said: "He was so many wonderful things to so many people – husband, brother, son, friend, football supporter, gig attender, beer sharer. He is missed terribly.
"As his wife, I'd like to create a memorial to Nick, but as of yet I'm not sure exactly what this might be.
"Nick's ashes will be laid to rest in Shrewsbury, alongside his beloved grandparents, but I'd like to have a small memorial, be it a tree or something similar, in London and Manchester too, allowing friends and family to visit him and be reminded of his amazing soul wherever they may be. Donations to this fund will ensure we can create something fitting.
"In addition, I would like to make donations to charities in Nick's memory, including World Wildlife Fund, who Nick gave to regularly, as well as London Air Ambulance who are based out of the Royal London Hospital. The Royal London treated Nick and continue to care for his brother Rob."
To donate visit www.gofundme.com/nickmannmemorial
