Family campaign after tragic death of DJ son, age 25
FAMILY LAUNCH SERIES OF EVENTS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF MENINGITIS IN MEMORY OF TALENTED YOUNG DJ
ALEX Theodossiadis was destined for a promising career as a DJ when his life was cut tragically short by meningitis.
The 25-year-old was a popular figure in the dance and electronic music scene in his hometown of Manchester, and later in Leeds, where he had been based.
But on January 28, 2020, Alex, from Hale, died very suddenly, sending shockwaves through the music community in the north and beyond.
His close-knit family were left devastated.
Having known very little about meningitis prior to Alex’s death, his family now want to raise as much awareness of the infection as possible, in the hope to save lives.
Alex’s mum, Sue, believes symptom awareness needs to be increased among the public, as well as health professionals.
His younger brother, Seb Theodossiadis, who is also a DJ, has spent the last 18 months organising a series of events to raise money for the charity Meningitis Now.
Now he’s launching his biggest fundraiser yet – a series of seven live streams over seven days, featuring more than 80 DJs from Leeds, Manchester, Bristol, London and Berlin, who knew Alex.
Each stream will be hosted by collectives close to Alex’s heart, and all money raised will be donated to funding life-saving meningitis research.
“The past year has been incredibly strange for my family, even more so because of the pandemic,” said Seb.
“We have a small family so the loss of Alex has been lifechanging for us. No-one should die at the age of 25 and the manner in which he passed away was so sudden and felt truly unjust.”
Since Alex’s death, Seb has helped organise a number of events in his memory, from radio shows, to a dedicated club night, bike rides, and since the pandemic hit – live streams.
“We have chosen to support Meningitis Now because they work to prevent others from dying in the same way that Alex did. It’s as simple as that,” Seb said. Alex’s mum says her son’s death has made her and her family realise that a much better understanding of meningitis symptoms is needed in the UK. “We have learned how devastating the disease can be.”
All the streams can be attended on Facebook at www. facebook.com/ events/1149672318790301. Donate to Meningitis Now via Seb’s fundraising page justgiving. comfundraising/a-tribute-toalex-t.
The loss of Alex has been life-changing for all of us. No one should die at age 25
Seb, Alex’s brother