A Burnley family has raised over five hundred pounds for Casual Minds Matter in memory of Stevie Brown, with the donation set to fund approximately ninety group therapy sessions for local people.
The family, who have committed to fundraising throughout 2026, made their first donation of five hundred and twenty pounds after a series of personal fundraising efforts. The money will go directly towards supporting people attending CMM's group sessions, which cover grief, suicide prevention, PTSD, general wellbeing, and recovery from substance misuse.
A Family Fun Day is planned for 31 May at Padiham Football Club, where the family hopes to continue raising money and awareness. CMM will attend the event to speak about its work and connect with more people in the community. The organisers are welcoming donations of raffle prizes and tombola items in the lead-up to the day.
Dave Burnett, CMM's founder and director, said the support means a great deal to the organisation. "When a family channels something so painful into helping other people, that tells you everything about why this community matters. Five hundred and twenty pounds does not sound like a headline figure, but in our setting it goes a long way. That is ninety sessions where someone can sit in a room and talk about what they are going through. You cannot put a price on that."
Anyone wishing to organise their own fundraising event for CMM, or to make a donation, can get in touch via the contact details on this website.