Family of tragic Alexandria teenager holding charity night to mark 21st birthday

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The family of a much-loved Vale teenager are holding a charity night to mark what would have been his 21st birthday – more than three years after he tragically took his own life.Lee Stuart’s loved ones have organised the event to honour the 17-year-old’s memory while raising money for 24 hour suicide prevention and crisis charity Chris’ House, which has supported the family.It will take place on October 14 – the date Lee should have been celebrating turning 21.

His aunt Lynne McKay told the Lennox Herald the event, which sold out in just three days, will see more than 270 people come together to remember the tragic teen and raise vital funds.

She said: “This is something Lee would have wanted. He would have wanted a party with all his friends and family.“It’s been very emotional organising it and it’s the biggest thing we’ve had to organise between ourselves as a family but it’s also kept us going.

It will be a celebration of his life.“It’s kept us busy, trying to make it as perfect as possible and enjoyable for everyone going along.“It still feels very raw.