Football fan, 22, dies in local hospice just a day after romantic ceremony with partner

By James Smith 24th Jan 2025

Callum, 22, sadly passed away the day after the handfasting ceremony with his partner Grace (image via Myton Hospice)
Callum, 22, sadly passed away the day after the handfasting ceremony with his partner Grace (image via Myton Hospice)

A 22-year-old Coventry City fan has passed away at a local hospice just a day after having a 'handfasting ceremony' with his partner.

Football fan Callum and his girlfriend Grace had the ceremony at Myton Hospice in Coventry as the couple wanted to create a "lasting and meaningful memory together".

They chose a handfasting ceremony, a symbolic act where the hands of a couple are bound together with ribbon or cord, representing their commitment to one another.

The Myton team went "above and beyond" to help organise the ceremony for the two youngsters, with family and friends coming to the hospice to take part.

The ceremony became even more poignant, as Callum died the following day, having only recently been admitted to the hospice. 

Luke, Callum's brother, said: "We'd like to say thank you to everyone at Myton for everything they did for Callum. 

"We will be forever grateful and we all plan to fundraise to ensure more people can have the same excellent care Callum had."

A statement from Myton added: "We cannot thank our incredible team enough for arranging this heartfelt and special moment for Callum, Grace, their family and friends, showing the role hospices play in bringing comfort and joy during the most difficult times."

This year alone, the hospice needs to raise £11 million of the £14.3 million it costs to continue providing our services free of charge to patients and their loved ones.

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