Mum who lost her son to drug hailed for campaign
A MUM whose son died after becoming addicted to ketamine has been commended for her dedication in raising awareness of the drug.
Shielmor Twomey, of Henbury, started a campaign, called Ketamine Awareness – Caleb's Campaign, after her son Caleb Morris, dived from Clifton Suspension Bridge and died while under the influence of the horse tranquilliser.
Since his death two years ago, on January 28, 2010, Ms Twomey has fought for the drug to be upgraded from class C to class B.
She started a petition, spoke to youngsters in schools and colleges across the city and went to Downing Street to try to raise awareness.
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Minister for crime prevention and anti-social behaviour reduction Lord Henley has now written to Ms Twomey commending her for her work.
In a letter, he says: "I commend your dedication to raise awareness of your family's tragic experience and to inform young people and those around them of the harms of ketamine."
Now Ms Twomey, who lives in Fitchett Walk, wants to thank the people of Bristol for signing her petition – which even saw her standing outside on cold December days collecting signatures.
"I would like to thank the people of Bristol who supported and signed the petition I handed over to Downing Street in June 2011," she said.
"I am proud to learn that I am a trailblazer in raising awareness as to the terrible damage ketamine has done to people misusing the street drug.
"I felt it was my responsibility to go out and talk with the public about ketamine, especially the young, and I did so with Caleb's name so that he would not be forgotten but remembered as a selfless wonderful son.
"I am delighted the Government is now taking ketamine seriously and decided to finally g et the information out to the public.
"I like to think Caleb, Caleb's friends and the public of Bristol were instrumental in this.
"I have enjoyed every single day, hour and minute campaigning – no matter what the weather I was out there on the streets with success in my mind.
"I live for the day that this street drug is reclassified in order to prevent another young life being taken through ignorance."
To find out more visit www.ketamineawareness-calebscampaign.org.uk.
Comments
by BedmoBlues
Thursday, June 14 2012, 5:01PM
“On a campaign of closing the borders and bringing back hanging? I'd say he's got a fair chance looking at the world today.”
by Adair
Thursday, June 14 2012, 4:26PM
“NoCarnivalLOL for PM.”
by BedmoBlues
Thursday, June 14 2012, 11:33AM
“The BNP are a lost and found draw for life's losers.
For some reason the BE(N)P decided to moderate that...dunno why...”
by Bristoldjsuk
Thursday, June 14 2012, 9:14AM
“Anyone receive leaflets?! I bet it was all hot air, and he is a pure armchair warrior that likes the BNP but hasn't even got the social skills to interact with those moronic cretins.”
by karenpassmore
Thursday, June 14 2012, 8:07AM
“@ NoCarnivalLOL
I wonder if you would be willing to come and work for our organisation? We can offer a good hourly rate, free accommodation and all meals on duty.
We are seeking a new crew member so that we can can practice Man Overboard techniques with ex offenders,we will be working up to 60 miles offshore. There is small an element of risk involved as we work with troubled youngsters.
Immediate start for the right candidate, please contact me for further details and start date.”
by NoCarnivalLOL
Thursday, June 14 2012, 3:55AM
“I'm looking forward to Saturday. Four of us are going over so I have ordered an extra 1000 leaflets. Bedmoblues, I am quite sure that your posts help the BNP cause so thank you very much. Keep up the good work.”
by NoCarnivalLOL
Wednesday, June 13 2012, 6:56PM
“A tad childish Bedmo.”
by NoCarnivalLOL
Tuesday, June 12 2012, 6:31PM
“Henbury is hardly south Bristol neither was Stockwood or Fishponds. I guess geography isn't your strong point. Feel free to join us. 1:30pm on Saturday.”
by Morrissey9
Tuesday, June 12 2012, 2:35PM
“People campaigning for capital punishment are either deluded or doing it just to get a reaction. I would suggest the latter in this case, especially if the BNP are involved. As if anything them being associated with any political viewpoint automatically taints it and makes it less likely to ever get brought in! Perhaps they are delusional and trolling at the same time?!”
by BedmoBlues
Tuesday, June 12 2012, 1:50PM
“@NoCarnival - Also, stop canvasing in easy south bristol areas, get over to Stapleton Road and see how popular your "cause" is.”