03/09/2026
💙 PUTTING FACES TO THE NAMES 💙
My heart breaks as I write this story.
Today we remember little Awaab Ishak — just two years young.
A little boy who should have had his whole life ahead of him.
Awaab gained his angel wings in December 2020 after being exposed to prolonged damp and mould in his family home. His death was found to have been caused by a severe respiratory condition resulting from prolonged exposure to mould.
But today, I don’t just want to remember what happened to Awaab. I want to remember Awaab the little boy.
His parents described him as a little boy who was always full of smiles and laughter. He loved to joke, play with his bike and his ball, and he always wanted to be with his mum and dad.
Just imagine that.
A happy little boy, loved beyond words, who should have been growing up, making memories and discovering the world around him.
But Awaab’s little name became so much more than a name.
His story changed the housing story in this country.
His family fought for change, and today Awaab’s Law stands in his memory, giving social housing tenants stronger protection when serious hazards such as damp and mould put people’s health at risk.
His little name became a law.
What a legacy for a little boy who should still be here.
Doing these stories about our children is harrowing. Every single one hurts, because every child mattered equally and every family lost someone irreplaceable.
But today, writing about a little boy who was only two years young has hit me particularly hard.
Two years young.
It just hits different, doesn’t it? 💙
Awaab, you mattered.
You still matter.
And your little name will never be forgotten.
PLEASE REMEMBER TO CARRY YOUR INHALER.
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