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Family of Ashley Cooper Announce Establishment of Ashley Cooper Appeal
05 March 2008
Fujitsu V8 Supercar driver Ashley Cooper succumbed to brain injuries on February 25 received from a high-speed racing accident at a Clipsal 500 meeting in Adelaide.
As terrible as this incident was for Ashley’s partner Casey, their two young children Ella and Bailey, their families, friends, and motorsport fans, Ashley provided the greatest gift of all - life - to seven seriously ill people, including a six-year-old girl. The 27-year-old’s family respected his wishes as a registered organ donor by donating his organs.
Ashley's family - with support from Transplant Australia - has announced the establishment of the Ashley Cooper Appeal, to raise money for Ashley's partner Casey and their two young children Ella and Bailey. "As a family, we will of course do everything we can for Casey, Ella and Bailey," explained a distraught Alan Cooper, Ashley's father.
"But the reality is that now Ashley has gone, Casey and the kids have no source of income in the short term to meet their mortgage payments, or other regular living expenses. And while none of this will bring their father back, we are hoping to at least raise enough money so the kids can continue to live in their own home with their mother."
Transplant Australia, as a registered charity representing transplant recipients, donor families and living donors, will manage the appeal for the Cooper family through its Trust Account, receiving donations and providing tax deductible receipts.
All donations to the Ashley Cooper Appeal will be used for the maintenance, advancement and benefit of Ashley's two children, with Transplant Australia remitting 100% of all funds to the family less any bank and credit card fees incurred in the transaction of those funds.
Transplant Australia CEO, Chris Thomas, said the generosity shown by Ashley and his family had not only saved seven lives but also raised awareness about the positive impact of organ and tissue donation. Transplant Australia is very pleased to be able to help Ashley's family after he has given so much to others.
Click here to donate to the Transplant Australia Trust - Ashley Cooper Appeal
For more information on the Ashley Cooper Appeal, please visit http://www.ashleycooper.com.au/