Murder victim's goals for Raleigh coming to fruition

WEDNESDAY, MAR. 14: Donations have poured into Raleigh Bermuda in memory of murder victim Malcolm Outerbridge.

Mr Outerbridge, 18, was killed on October 28 on the Railway Trail in Warwick.

Rashaun Codrington, 16, has been charged with his murder and is awaiting trial.

Mr Outerbridge participated in Raleigh last year, spending 10 weeks in Malaysia.

Raleigh Bermuda’s executive director Kristin White said more than $7,000 has been raised so far. 

“Malcolm’s death rocked the Raleigh family.

“It was especially difficult as Malcolm had really made the most of his expedition experience, and thus was feeling incredibly optimistic and focused about his future.

“For us to never see him realize his full potential is incredibly heartbreaking.”

She continued: “The night before Malcolm died, he and other participants gathered at the Raleigh office to discuss their Community Project.

“As part of the Raleigh Bermuda programme, the group is required to come up with a way to ‘give back’ to the local community.

“Malcolm was focused on wanting to paint a mural, as he’d been part of a similar project in Malaysia.

“He also asked me if he could be a Raleigh spokesperson. Both of these goals are coming to fruition.”

She continued: “Malcolm’s group will be painting a mural at Paget Primary School, and Malcolm spoke to many of his peers before he died about Raleigh — some of whom have signed up to do the programme this year.

“His mom has continued to speak about Raleigh, even asking that donations be given to us in lieu of flowers.

“Over $7,000 has been donated so far.

“It’s incredible that Malcolm’s wish of being a Raleigh spokesperson is actually coming true.”

Malcolm’s mother, Kaywell Outerbridge, said: “In January 2011 while at CedarBridge Academy, Malcolm heard about Raleigh and was inspired to be a part of it.

“He signed up immediately — he was adamant that he wanted to go to Malaysia.

“After signing up, he came home overjoyed about Raleigh, and after training for a few months, he was selected for the expedition, and thus spent 10 weeks in Malaysia during the summer.”

Ms White said Raleigh Bermuda had a graduation ceremony for the group that completed the summer expedition in 2011.

“It was indeed a sad moment that Malcolm could not be to graduate alongside his group, but his mother and father accepted his certificate on his behalf.”

During the event, Raleigh introduced their new group of 18 participants, who are currently training to be selected for the Summer 2012 expedition.