A Queensland junior rugby league club is reeling after the sudden deaths of two of its young players.
Gold Coast club the Coomera Cutters has announced two of its players died by suicide within the same week.
Treyvon Bradshaw, 13, and Kaiyah Kennedy, 12, died within days of each other, prompting their club to implore others not to suffer in silence.
“We can’t believe we’re sharing news like this, it’s unbelievable,” the club said in an online post.
Treyvon’s death was first announced by the Cutters on September 30, followed just five days later by the news Kaiyah had also died.
The deaths are not believed to be linked.
“Our Coomera Cutters family is deeply saddened by the heartbreaking loss of two beautiful young boys from our wider community,” the club said.
“Our love, thoughts and strength are with their families, friends, teammates, coaches and everyone who knew and loved them.”
The club used the opportunity to promote awareness about mental health issues within the community.
“To our Cutters family — please look after one another. If you’re struggling, you are never alone,” the club said.
“Speak to someone you trust, reach out, and remember that you are loved, valued and you matter.
“Please check in on your mates. Be kind. Listen.”
Fundraisers have been launched for the families of the two boys, so far raising a combined total of about $50,000.
Kaiyah was remembered as a mischievous and loving brother to Malakai and Jojo, son to Breanna and Matt, and a “bright light” on the Gold Coast.
“He was a proud Aboriginal boy who deeply loved learning and being immersed in his culture,” the fundraiser states.
“He was also an absolute ball of energy and fun. While he certainly liked to test the rules and everyone’s patience, he did it with a charm that meant you wouldn’t have him any other way.
“There was never a dull moment with Kaiyah, and his absence will forever leave an echoing void.”
A fundraiser for Treyvon’s mother Sarah, an emergency department nurse, and his siblings aims to assist them financially as they grieve their “beautiful boy”.
“There are simply no words that can adequately describe the devastation of losing a child,” states the fundraiser created by one of Sarah’s colleagues.
“Sarah and her family are now facing a future they never imagined, trying to navigate the unimaginable pain of learning how to live in a world without their beautiful boy.”
Coomera Cutters and Rugby League Gold Coast have been contacted for comment.
Suicide remains the leading overall cause of death for Queenslanders in the age groups of 10 to 14 years and 15 to 17 years, according to data released in the Deaths of Children and Young People Queensland Annual Report.
In the 2024-25 reporting year, 24 children died by suicide in Queensland, including eight who were aged between 10 and 14.
If you need help in a crisis, call Lifeline on 131114.
Gold Coast club the Coomera Cutters has announced two of its players died by suicide within the same week.
Treyvon Bradshaw, 13, and Kaiyah Kennedy, 12, died within days of each other, prompting their club to implore others not to suffer in silence.
“We can’t believe we’re sharing news like this, it’s unbelievable,” the club said in an online post.
Treyvon’s death was first announced by the Cutters on September 30, followed just five days later by the news Kaiyah had also died.
The deaths are not believed to be linked.
“Our Coomera Cutters family is deeply saddened by the heartbreaking loss of two beautiful young boys from our wider community,” the club said.
“Our love, thoughts and strength are with their families, friends, teammates, coaches and everyone who knew and loved them.”
The club used the opportunity to promote awareness about mental health issues within the community.
“To our Cutters family — please look after one another. If you’re struggling, you are never alone,” the club said.
“Speak to someone you trust, reach out, and remember that you are loved, valued and you matter.
“Please check in on your mates. Be kind. Listen.”
Fundraisers have been launched for the families of the two boys, so far raising a combined total of about $50,000.
Kaiyah was remembered as a mischievous and loving brother to Malakai and Jojo, son to Breanna and Matt, and a “bright light” on the Gold Coast.
“He was a proud Aboriginal boy who deeply loved learning and being immersed in his culture,” the fundraiser states.
“He was also an absolute ball of energy and fun. While he certainly liked to test the rules and everyone’s patience, he did it with a charm that meant you wouldn’t have him any other way.
“There was never a dull moment with Kaiyah, and his absence will forever leave an echoing void.”
A fundraiser for Treyvon’s mother Sarah, an emergency department nurse, and his siblings aims to assist them financially as they grieve their “beautiful boy”.
“There are simply no words that can adequately describe the devastation of losing a child,” states the fundraiser created by one of Sarah’s colleagues.
“Sarah and her family are now facing a future they never imagined, trying to navigate the unimaginable pain of learning how to live in a world without their beautiful boy.”
Coomera Cutters and Rugby League Gold Coast have been contacted for comment.
Suicide remains the leading overall cause of death for Queenslanders in the age groups of 10 to 14 years and 15 to 17 years, according to data released in the Deaths of Children and Young People Queensland Annual Report.
In the 2024-25 reporting year, 24 children died by suicide in Queensland, including eight who were aged between 10 and 14.
If you need help in a crisis, call Lifeline on 131114.
pawsandclaws1
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Thanks for posting this Krissy. They were only babies and far too young to die. We need far more health professionals and medical services to support the community.
Such tragic news losing 2 young boys with their whole lives ahead of them.
Please check in on your kids as well as your friends.
If anyone on the forum is struggling please reach out. Sometimes just talking to someone can make a huge difference, just being able to let out what is bothering you. Sometimes it helps to chat to someone that isn’t a close family member or friend. Please don’t hold it all in, it isn’t weak to say you are not ok.
Please check in on your kids as well as your friends.
If anyone on the forum is struggling please reach out. Sometimes just talking to someone can make a huge difference, just being able to let out what is bothering you. Sometimes it helps to chat to someone that isn’t a close family member or friend. Please don’t hold it all in, it isn’t weak to say you are not ok.
GNR4LIFE
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Suicide among pre teens is more prevalent than one might think. I’m not usually one to pontificate about “back in my day”, but I think with how prominent social media is in this day and age, I definitely wouldn’t want to be growing up with it. It was hard enough dealing with bullying in the playground. These days, you have this entire new world to deal with on top of it.
upthetigers
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Bullies are losers. They bring other people down to make themselves feel better they're insecure.
When I look at what bullies have gone onto achieve in life, none of them have a life I admire.
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