There has been enough money raised to cover clothing, school fees and other learning needs for the Brayley and Dhyreille but the trust was now seeking international support. Lomu died a year ago, aged 40, after years of health struggles with a kidney condition. Jones said he had known Lomu for years, and that the rugby star had also become a part of his children's lives. There were more than 600 people registered for the London dinner and it had attracted major sponsors included NatWest bank and the Telegraph newspaper. The memorable Irish Examiner front page was also hoped to generate funds for the trust after the newspaper donated the copyright.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 17, 2016 06:57 UTC