"We're keeping his name alive": Coventry family to hold Keaton's Day
The family of Keaton Slater are holding a special day of remembrance at Coventrians RFU
The family of 12-year-old Keaton Slater, who died in a hit-and-run last year, are upholding his memory today with a family fun event called Keaton's Day.
Today, people are gathering at Coventrians RFU for an event celebrating Keaton's passion of football alongside live music and family fun entertainment.
Tickets cost £1 and funds raised are going directly towards charities who have supported the family since Keaton's death and their campaign for better road safety,
We've been speaking with Keaton's mum, Louise Slater, ahead of the event today.
Louise said Keaton's Day has given them something to look forward to: "It's positive for us.
"If we can make today a good day it will give us something to be passionate about.
"We're doing this for Keaton - we want to keep his name alive."
Last month marked one year since Keaton Slater tragically died in a hit-and-run.
The past year has seen the Slater's campaign for extradition of the suspect who is thought to have fled to Latavia.
The Slaters are also working closely with their local MP, Taiwo Owatemi, in their campaign for better road safety.