She said: “My heart is absolutely broken. I will continue to raise money in his memory for his family. My thoughts and love are with all his family and friends. I’m absolutely heartbroken.”
Darren Powell also put on a football match in Leeds to raise funds and also brought the Bradley Lowery banner to the North East for Bradley Lowery’s favourite Sunderland AFC football stars to sign.
Banner: The Cancer has no Colours banner/photo permission from Darren Powell.
“He was one in a million and a boy that I will never forget.
“I followed Bradley’s journey from the start and raised money for the little lad,” he said.
Darren added: “I will always continue to hold charity events for Bradley. He was my mate, my hero and will be sadly missed by me and many others.
“[I’m] absolutely heartbroken and [I’m] going to miss him so much, but his smile will live on forever.”
“I feel like the entire nation has lost a son today.
“However, even as a father, I can’t even begin to imagine the heartache of the Lowery family at this time.
“For today and the foreseeable future, my thoughts are with Bradley and his loving family.
“Rest in peace, son.”
Bradley’s legacy will live on through his foundation – the Bradley Lowery Foundation – which will support children and families affected by childhood cancer.
Lynn Murphy, a family friend of the Lowery family, has asked people to light a candle tonight (July 7, 2017) and say a prayer for the family.
Our thoughts and condolences are with his family and friends at this sad time.