Danny's Story
Danny was bright, enthusiastic, warm and he accomplished so much at a young age. He achieved a Merit for his grade 8 guitar, played piano beautifully and attained 5 As in his high school exams. He was an avid reader, with a real love for films and he always knew how to tell a great story. He loved music and his last concert was seeing The Script at Edinburgh Castle last summer.
There was a book left by Danny on his piano called 'Fly Little Bird.' The book is about a bird who can't fly very high and this causes the other animals to laugh at and tease him leaving the bird feeling lonely. This gives only a small glance into how he must have felt growing up, in a world where very few people understood him.
Children with autism often experience mental health problems and this can be the cause of so much suffering. This is more relevant than ever as on 7th September 2023 the BBC published a news story discussing a study which suggested people with autism die on average 16 years earlier than the general population. As pure-hearted a boy as Danny was, it is unfair that his life was cut so short because of this affliction. It is now with pride that we have set up a registered charity under Danny's name: the Danny Hashim Autism Awareness Charity, SC052778.
All donations received will go directly to the Danny Hashim Autism Awareness Charity, SC052778. We aim to help families and those working with children and young people in schools to spot the sign of autism early on to be able to provide the best support for children and young people like Danny.
Danny's mantra, "be like water," was written on his calendar just days before he passed away. Danny proved to himself throughout his young life to be fluid in his many talents as well as the love he had to give to all he met. He inspired those he met to be kind to one another and brought out the best in them. It is only right that we take his kindness on beyond life, in his memory, to help those who need it most. Danny always lit up any room he was in - now it's our turn to do something positive in his memory. Please help us to fulfil Danny's legacy and bring this cause the attention it deserves.