Tragedy struck when 27-year-old Elliot Bourne fell asleep in front of a coal fire and was found unresponsive the next morning. The cause? The silent killer – carbon monoxide poisoning. Elliot’s sister, Jennifer, is determined to ensure no other family faces this pain. She’s raising awareness about the dangers lurking in our homes, especially during colder months when we turn on boilers and light fires.
Jennifer insists, “People just don’t realise the risk. It’s quite shocking.” In fact, a recent survey highlighted that 44% of UK homes lack carbon monoxide detectors. This deadly gap can spell disaster.
Driven by her loss, Jennifer is spearheading a campaign to make carbon monoxide alarms mandatory in every UK home, just like smoke detectors. Scotland’s got the right idea, but England and Wales are lagging. “Elliot slipped through a legislative loophole. We just want justice and safety for others,” she said.
Through her partnership with Project SHOUT, Jennifer has launched a petition aiming to change UK law, closing loopholes that led to her brother’s untimely death. “Elliot was special—a warm, caring soul. We owe it to him to make sure no other family suffers like we have,” Jennifer shared.
Elliot’s loved ones remember him as a kind, funny, and popular young man, full of life. His unexpected passing has left a huge void.
Don’t let this happen to you. Check your home today and install a carbon monoxide detector if you don’t have one. In Elliot’s memory, let’s turn awareness into action and protect everyone from this hidden danger. 🌟❤️ #SilentKillerAwareness #InMemoryOfElliot #CarbonMonoxideSafety