What Happened To Shirley Raines Son? CNN Hero Of The Year And Story On Skid Row - Net Worth

Posted by Zora Stowers on Friday, May 17, 2024

Shirley Raines’ young son Demetrius died at a very young age. She considers him as her inspiration to help others.

Demetrius was only two years old when he passed away. He died after accidentally ingesting medication and was hospitalized.

He reportedly died on September 6, 1990, just shy of his third birthday.

“Broken people are still very much useful.” – Shirley Raines, #CNNHero of the Year. #hero #shero
Her son died.?#Grieving parents are everywhere.
We are broken.
But we’re not giving up or giving in.#grief #grievingparents #CNNHeroes #DIPG #childhoodcancer https://t.co/Wth94AbR6G

— Marcia Jacobs (@MarciaJacobs13) December 13, 2021

As she received her award, Raines’ told: “I am a mother without a son and there are a lot of people in the streets without a mother”. She further added: “And I feel like it’s a fair exchange.”

Soon after, Demetrius’ grandmother and biological father had passed away. It was her Twin sister who stepped in for her and showed her direction.

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