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Incredible response to fundraiser in memory of York student Harvey

Harvey Parker: remembered for ‘his wonderful flute playing’. Photograph: Facebook
Saturday 8 January, 2022 @ 12.15 pm News YorkMix
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A fundraising page in memory of York student Harvey Parker has raised an incredible £63,000.

Harvey, who studied music at the University of York, went missing in his home city of London.

A body recovered from the River Thames on Tuesday was confirmed to be the 20-year-old two days later.

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A JustGiving page was set up by his friends and family, saying: “Weʼre raising £10,000 to raise funds in memory of our beautiful Harvey.”

That target has been smashed. By lunchtime today (Saturday), it had reached £63,641 thanks to donations from nearly 3,000 people.

“We would like to raise funds for people like Harvey: money raised will go to young queer support groups, neurodiverse and gender-diverse young people who would benefit from emotional or mental health support, and help support talented musicians from under-represented communities,” the page explains.

“We want to send our thanks to everyone who can help us to support these causes, as a way to not only celebrate Harvey’s life but to keep the memory of our beautiful Harvey alive.”

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Harvey was a University of York music student

Meanwhile, the head of the music department at the University of York has paid her own tribute to Harvey.

“Staff and students in the Department of Music are deeply shocked and saddened by the death of our student, Harvey Parker,” Dr Aine Sheil said.

“Harvey was a dedicated BA Music student who will be remembered in particular for his wonderful flute playing and all-round musicianship.

“He was an active member of instrumental and vocal ensembles, and was very popular with his peers. He had a bright future ahead of him and our thoughts at this very sad time are with his family and friends and the students and staff he got to know at the university.”

Students and staff who are affected by Harvey’s death can seek support from Cruse Bereavement Care, or students can get in touch through their college teams.

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