Hundreds join walk in memory of tragic Sheffield sweethearts Cherish Bean and Ethan Slater

Hundreds gathered to pay tribute to two much-loved Sheffield teenagers, and to thank the church which helped their families through tragedy.

Families queued to get into Concord Park, Shiregreen, for a walk in memory honour Cherish Bean and Ethan Slater, arranged to raise money to fix the roof at the church that supported Cherish’s family through tragedy.

Cherish, 15, and Ethan, 17, died during a family holiday while staying in a cabin at Little Eden Holiday Park in Bridlington on the Yorkshire coast in February.

Cherish’s mum Devon, and dad Grant organised the event at Concord Park.

Devon said they had been up in the early hours to set up the event, getting soaked in the heavy rain that arrived in Sheffield on Sunday morning.

But the rain had mostly stopped by the time the walk began.

There was also a fun day running, complete with bouncy castles, and mascots including Spiderman, Mickey Mouse, and a Minion.

They couple wanted to give something back back to St Mary’s Church, Ecclesfield, which supported both families following their loss - with no charge for its services.

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Dad Grant said: “I just want to thank everyone for turning up today - it’s been such an amazing day, and a very good turn out.

“I just want to thank everyone for turning up today and showing love and support.”

Pictures of the event can be seen in the gallery below.