3:50pm Sunday 5th September 2010
THE parents of a Blackburn man killed by a single punch have launched their website ‘Every Action Has Consequences’.
Dave and Pat Rogers have turned their grief at losing 24-year-old son Adam after an unprovoked town centre assault, into a positive campaign to make young people think twice about their actions.
The Lancashire Telegraph is working alongside the Rogers family to promote the initiative.
Their message has been heard as far away as Ipswich, where the council’s substance misuse development officer has invited them to speak at the launch of a scheme to highlight the futility of alcohol-related violence.
The website contains moving tributes from Adam’s family and friends, victim impact statements and details of the campaign’s aims and charity status.
Pat said it had been a ‘long and painful process’ to produce the site, with help from friend John Flanagan, but that she was ‘delighted’ with the result.
She said: “For me personally it has been a lot of hard work, but has helped to give me a real focus and motivation.
"It has been a particularly difficult time for me since the anniversary of Adam's death and I have found it hard to remain positive.
“Making myself work on the website has been an emotional experience.
"I feel a real sense of achievement and hope that it will give a real impetus to our campaign.
“I am also proud to be able to share some of the deeply personal statements and tributes to Adam.”
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