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Bakery Honors Teen's Legacy, Supports Youth Arts
22 Dec
Summary
- Bakery established in memory of a teenager who died in a crash.
- Profits will fund a charity for young people's art and cookery.
- The initiative honors Harvey Owen, who tragically drowned in November 2023.
Shine on Bakery, a new sandwich and cake shop in Shrewsbury, has been established as a heartfelt tribute to Harvey Owen, a 17-year-old who lost his life in a tragic car accident in November 2023. The bakery's mission is to transform its profits into a force for good, channeling them into a charity founded in Harvey's memory.
This charitable initiative aims to provide underserved young people with vital access to art and cookery education, fostering creativity and life skills. Harvey's mother, Crystal Owen, herself a baker, shared that her son had a deep interest in culinary arts, making this venture a meaningful way for his legacy to live on.
Crystal Owen expressed that her son was a 'beautiful soul' and that this bakery serves as a continuation of his positive impact, enabling him to keep helping others through his memory. The shop is set to become a symbol of hope and a platform for nurturing emerging talent in the arts and culinary fields.
