Family of Grace O'Malley-Kumar launch fundraiser in her memory

She was one of three people killed in the attacks in Nottingham last month

Grace O'Malley-Kumar (L) and her family
Author: Rosanna Robins Published 13th Jul 2023

The family of Grace O'Malley-Kumar - one of the three people killed in a knife attack in Nottingham last month - are setting up a foundation in her name.

The 19-year-old was stabbed to death alongside fellow University of Nottingham student Barnaby Webber, whose family recently launched their own fundraiser.

Grace's younger brother, James, has now launched an online appeal, saying the family felt 'compelled' to make sure something good can come from her loss.

It has already raised more than ÂŁ7,500 in one day.

Mr Kumar said: "Grace tragically lost her life on the 13th of June 2023 in an attack in Nottingham.

"She was simply walking home after a night out with friends after celebrating end-of-year medical school exams.

"Grace was loved endlessly by all and everything she gave to the world in her 19 short years should not be forgotten.

"As a family, we were all so incredibly proud of Grace's achievements and what a truly lovely person she was. She was resilient and wise beyond her years.

"Grace was so happy in life fulfilling her ambition of studying to become a doctor whilst playing topflight hockey at the University of Nottingham.

"She leaves behind devastated and heartbroken extended family and friends but we all feel compelled that something good must come from the loss of Grace's life.

"In time an official 'Grace O'Malley-Kumar Foundation' will be created and donations will be used to further all that Grace supported and felt she would like to help with.

"To ensure that Grace's name leaves a legacy and to keep her memory alive we have created this fund.

"Grace was kind, strong-willed, determined, and a beautiful human being and we know from her selfless nature she would want someone or something to benefit from your gift of kindness and love."

Mr Kumar said that all the money would go to the foundation "once the finer details have been arranged" and said: "We as a family would like to thank you for your kind generosity and ask that you always hold Grace in your fond memories."

Meanwhile, the fundraiser for Barnaby Webber has already surpassed its ÂŁ5,300 goal, with almost ÂŁ10,000 being donated.

An earlier fundraiser in memory of Mr Coates has raised more than ÂŁ28,000.

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