PRINTS being sold in memory of an Oxford student killed in a car crash are raising hundreds of pounds for charity.

Grace Hadman died aged 17 in a crash on the A34 in April. She was partway through studying for her A-Levels at St Edward’s School, in Woodstock Road, Oxford.

After her death, a painting which Grace made of insects and butterflies was turned into a print.

Already 15 copies of the print have been ordered in aid of two charities which were close to the teenager’s heart.

Her mother, Carol Hadman, said: “Grace’s idea for this picture was that the butterfly is escaping. And now, when I see it, I think of Grace.”

The print was exhibited along with the work of fellow pupils in September, and the original is hanging at the school.

Warden Andrew Trotman also has a copy displayed in his lodge. He said: “She was a very special pupil and a girl that everybody liked.

“She was hugely involved in the life of the school and was artistic, sporty, involved in chapel and a very well-meaning pupil.”

Money raised by the print will be contributed to the African Children’s Fund and Building Futures in Malawi.

Shortly before Grace died, she held a 24-hour fast to raise money for 200 orphans in Zimbabwe, supported by her former maths teacher Henry Chitsenga.

When she died, the children held a one minute’s silence for her.

Building Futures in Malawi was chosen because Grace was keen to support small charities like the organisation.

Copies of Grace’s Print are available for £50 each and should be ordered by Thursday to arrive in time for Christmas.

All money over and above the printing costs will go to the two charities.

Mr Trotman said: “It is a nice way to remember her. I know her parents were keen to feel the print helped charities she supported and like the idea of giving help and support to others in memory of her.”

More information is available from stedwards.oxon.sch.uk/friends-stedwards.html, or by calling Phillipa Minty on 01865 319239.

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