Mum’s Heartbreak as 14-Year-Old Son Dies After Being Found Unconscious
A mother mourns her son, 14, who tragically passed away after being found unconscious in bed
Stockport, Greater Manchester, Ben Horton, Zoe Thompson, GoFundMe
Stockport: A devastated mum is sharing her heartbreak after losing her son, Ben. Zoe Thompson found her 14-year-old son unconscious in bed, and it was a nightmare she never expected.
On January 9, Zoe discovered Ben with blue lips and fingertips. She quickly called for help, and he was rushed to the hospital. Sadly, he was put on life support but never woke up.
After two long days, the family had to make the gut-wrenching decision to turn off his life support. Zoe described Ben as her “angel” and said he was the best son she could have asked for.
She started a GoFundMe to help with expenses and expressed her disbelief at the situation. “I never thought I’d be writing this,” she shared, recalling the moment she found him.
Despite the frantic efforts to save him, doctors found that Ben had suffered severe brain damage due to a lack of oxygen. They told Zoe he had a 50/50 chance, but he just couldn’t pull through.
Heartbroken, Zoe remembered Ben’s last words and urged the community to come together to give him a proper send-off. Tributes have been pouring in, with many sharing their fond memories of Ben.
People from the community are rallying to support Zoe and her family, with donations flooding in to help them during this tough time. It’s a tragic loss that has touched many hearts.