Mental health foundation launched in memory of local skateboarder

Tuesday 07 January 2025

A foundation aiming to support the mental health of young adults has been launched in memory of a 25-year-old skateboarder who died last month.

Danny Cram was a well-loved skateboarder, surfer, snowboarder, and award-winning plumber who took his own life in early December.

To honour his memory, friends and family have set up ‘The Danny Cram Foundation’. 

It will focus on improving access to mental health services for Jersey's young adults and providing support to their families.

Picutred: The Danny Cram Foundation aims to provide mental health support for young adults in Jersey. 

Mr Cram's family said the Foundation will endeavour to address gaps in mental health support services for young adults in Jersey, which they described as "woefully under-equipped."

An inquest into his death was opened at the end of last year, and has been adjourned until April 2025.

To donate to the foundation, click here. 

SUPPORT...

Anyone affected by any of the issues raised in this article can seek help from the following services:

• Focus on Mental Illness: telephone 07797 710900 or email info@focusmi.org

• The Listening Lounge: call 01534 866793, or access the drop-in service on Charles Street.

• MIND Jersey: call 07829 933929, or access the drop-in service on Seale Street (Monday-Friday from 09:00-16:00)

• The Samaritans: call 01534 116123

• Adult Mental Health Crisis Line (open 24/7 for emergencies): call 01534 445290

• Liberate: seek help via its online application form