This is a fundraising page for The Wallace and Gromit Grand Appeal Tribute fund for Bristol Children's Hospital.

Liam Ralph Shepherd was born on 26th February 2010 to Kimberley Shepherd in Wiltshire and moved back to Kimberley's home town Weston super Mare 6 months later and he was raised by his Mum alone. His mum Kimberley did a teaching degree when Liam was younger to provide a good life for him and she became in charge of a pre school after she passed her degree.

It was the 2 of them since Liam was born and the bond they had was more than any parent and child, they adored each other and spent mostly everyday together, they were best friends and soul mates. 
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Liam was a keen sportsman and had played football for Banwell Juniors, North Somerset, Worle Village Juniors and then onto Weston Football Academy. Liam supported Manchester City. 

​Liam had played rugby since the age of 3 at Hornets and then at 4 years old he moved over to Weston Rugby Club where he decided to focus on just rugby over football, so he could become a  Bristol Bears player when he was older as he supported them and would watch them regularly. 

Liam used to do a lot of running and take part in the weekly runs and the prom runs. Liam adored animals especially dogs and killer whales. Liam was a keen gamer, enjoyed playing fifa and fortnite on his xbox, liked watching YouTube and making tik tok videos. Liam was an excellent singer and dancer, he was always the life and soul of a party.

Liam went to Ashcombe Primary school and was due to start Priory Community School in September 2021. Liam wanted to become a Policeman when he was older.

Liam was a very kind, handsome, thoughtful and caring boy and always liked to help others, he did alot of charity work, he was very popular and academic. 

Liam had raised money for his sports clubs and his school. He had run a marathon in a week to raise money for the NSPCC,  he had made cakes and donated to the NHS, Police, his Nans Care home and his teachers. Liam had donated food out of his pocket money for a vulnerable family at his school and he was currently holding a raffle and gathering prizes to raise money for Winston's Wish before he died. 

On Tuesday 23rd March 2021, Liam's mum had gone into his room to wake him up for school and found him dead in his bed, Liam had died unexpectantly in his sleep aged 11 years old.

After his death, Liam spent 3 days in the Rainbow Room in Bristol Children's Hospital with amazing staff, where his mum and other family members were able to some spend time with him in a safe and calming space.

Liams death has left his Mum, family, friends and the community utterly devastated and heartbroken. The cause of death is still unknown.

The Liam Shepherd Foundation will carry on Liams fundraising for different charities and raise awareness, this will be one of the charities we will be supporting.