Memorial to former Treloar's students affected by infected blood to be unveiled

On Saturday 26 September, a memorial dedicated to the 122 former Treloar's students with haemophilia who were infected with HIV and hepatitis through contaminated blood products in the 1970s and 1980s will be unveiled at the entrance to Treloar's.

The memorial will be unveiled by Sir Brian Langstaff, Chair of the Infected Blood Inquiry. It is the first of the four national memorials recommended in the Inquiry's report and represents an important milestone in recognising those whose lives were profoundly affected by the infected blood scandal.

The memorial is a bronze statue of two boys, set on a stone plinth within a landscaped garden featuring seating and accessible pathways, creating a quiet space for reflection and remembrance.  It was designed by Tom Murphy and cast by Bronzecast.

Martin Ingram, CEO, said:

“We have been pleased to support our former students to deliver a public memorial dedicated to former Treloar pupils and have provided land, logistical and financial support to ensure that all those impacted at Treloar’s are remembered. The creation of a permanent public tribute is of immense importance to the school and wider community. The bronze sculpture provides a fitting and lasting tribute to the young people whose lives were so tragically impacted by infected blood products.”