The mum of a Scots teenager stabbed to death with scissors at party will mark her son's 18th birthday by skydiving in his name for a knife crime charity.
Sean Ford, died aged 15 after he was stabbed in the neck with a pair of scissors in an unprovoked attack at a flat in Wishaw on March 7, 2020.
Connor McMath, 21, was handed a life sentence with a minimum term of 15 years at the High Court in Glasgow after being convicted of Sean's murder.
Grieving mum Kellyann, 37, wanted to remember Sean by raising cash ahead of what would have been his 18th birthday on June 10.
Despite being petrified of heights, she will skydive from 10,000ft on June 12 alongside oldest son Aidan, 19, and partner Eddie Shannon, 34, to raise cash for Steel Warriors.
The London based charity melts down knives taken off the streets and recycles the steel into outdoor street gyms.
Speaking to the Record, Kellyann said: "After Sean died I was scared that Aidan would go off the rails but he didn't, he got right into the gym and that is a good thing.
"I was looking for knife crime charities in Scotland when I found Steel Warriors.
"Because it was based in London we were a bit hesitant but I looked into it and I really liked them.
"They take dangerous weapons and create a different environments that will encourage people to look after themselves and not get into trouble.
"The charity is looking to expand into Scotland and if I can help them with that then I will. We definitely need something like this in Scotland.
"A skydive in Sean's memory is something we will all remember."
Kellyann says her boy, who dreamed of joining the army, will be watching over her as they take part in the skydive.
The rest of the family, including Sean's younger brothers Shay, 10, Ashton, 2, and Sean's best friend Demi-Lee, will join them on the trip.
The mum-of-four said while some days are harder than others, the family share memories of Sean to help keep him alive in spirit.
"It will be a really sad day," Kellyann said.
"It is difficult as it gets closer to his 18th and I like to try and keep busy because when you give yourself a moment it is hard.
"Sean has got loads of friends and it is good to hear all their memories - it makes me feel a bit better.
"Sean was brilliant. He was a really good boy and he would have done anything for anyone. He was happy and if he was in a bad mood you wouldn't even know.
"He was due to go away to the army. I know he would have done bigger and better things.
"Everyone always has something good to say about Sean. He was so loved by so many."
A spokesperson for Steel Warriors said: "We’re honoured to hear that Kellyann is taking on the challenge of a skydive to tribute her son and raise money for Steel Warriors.
"Facing a loss like the one she has, is nothing short of devastating.
"It takes real strength to be channelling that energy into a feat like this to raise awareness and save lives. Steel Warriors are enormously grateful for her support.
“We aim to build more gyms outside London and across the UK as well as continuing to offer free training sessions, helping to offer young people a more positive outlet for their time and energy”
Donations to Kellyann's fundraising page can be made by clicking here.
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