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Help Us Support Our Son, Lewis On 22nd June 2026, our family received unimaginable news. Our son, Lewis, travelled to Taiwan and been held
Help Us Support Our Son, Lewis
On 22nd June 2026,
Our son, Lewis, travelled to Taiwan, where our family received unimaginable news. Shortly after arriving, he was detained by the authorities after legal substance were discovered in a suitcase he was carrying.
Lewis has consistently maintained to his lawyer that he had no knowledge of this. He and a friend had originally planned to travel to Taiwan together, but shortly before the trip, the friend pulled out and asked Lewis to take his suitcase for him instead. Lewis says this was someone he trusted, and he had no reason to believe there was anything wrong with the suitcase.
His case is currently under investigation, and he is receiving legal representation as the legal process continues.
After weeks of desperately searching for answers, we have finally been able to appoint a lawyer in Taiwan who has met with Lewis. Until then, no one had been able to speak to Lewis, hear from him or visit him not even the British Embassy. We had no choice but to pay for a lawyer to go and see him, and everything we know about Lewis and his situation has come through that meeting.
Lewis is only 25 years old and is a professional dance teacher who has dedicated his life to helping children and young people through dance. He owns his own dance business and spends his days inspiring children of all ages to grow in confidence and follow their dreams.
Anyone who knows Lewis knows what an incredible person he is. He is kind, caring, hardworking and always puts others before himself. He has an amazing ability to make people smile, even when he is facing challenges of his own. He is a much loved son, brother, uncle and friend, and his absence has left an enormous hole in all of our lives.
As a family, we are heartbroken. We are extremely close, and having Lewis so far away has left a huge hole in our lives. For over a month, we had no contact with him and didn’t know what had happened. The uncertainty, the language barrier and the seven-hour time difference have made this one of the most difficult experiences our family has ever faced. Every day has felt like a nightmare, and all we want is to know that our son is safe and to give him the best possible chance of getting through this.
We are also deeply worried about Lewis’s mental health and wellbeing. He is alone in a foreign country, unable to communicate with his family, and we haven’t even been able to hear his voice. As parents, not knowing how he is coping has been absolutely heartbreaking.
We have created this fundraiser because the financial costs are overwhelming. The lawyer has advised that legal representation is expected to cost around £12,000 with approximately £6,000 required during the current investigation and a further £6,000 if the case proceeds to court. In addition to this, there are further expenses for translation services, communication, supporting Lewis while he remains detained, possible travel to Taiwan if required, and ultimately helping bring him home when the time comes.
Every penny raised will go directly towards supporting Lewis and giving him the strongest legal representation possible during this incredibly difficult time.
If you are able to donate, no matter how small, our family will be forever grateful. If you aren’t in a position to donate, simply sharing Lewis’s story would mean the world to us and could help us reach someone who can.
From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for taking the time to read our story and for any kindness, support or prayers you can offer our family during this incredibly difficult time.
Lewis’s family ❤️
This project raises funds for a legal dispute. Neither Crowdfunder nor the project owner can guarantee its outcome, that it will be resolved, or that the amount raised will be enough to see it through. Even a favourable result may be appealed or overturned.
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Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 29th September 2026 at 4:03pm