The shattered parents of two Aussie brothers who were allegedly murdered during a surfing trip overseas have set up a foundation in their honour.
Brothers Jake, 31 and Callum Robinson, 32, and their American mate Jack Rhoad, 30, vanished while they were in the province of Baja California, in Mexico, on April 27.
Their bodies were discovered at the bottom of a 15-metre-deep coastal campsite a week later where they were last seen following a large scale police operation.
More than $520,000 was raised to assist Martin and Debra Robinson, who have revealed the money has helped create a foundation to continue their sons’ legacy through philanthropic activities.
The heartwarming update was shared by Perth not-for-profit group Indian Ocean Paddlers on the family’s behalf on Monday.
The group was among thousands of donors, who rallied behind the family to assist with costly expenses, including repatriation and funeral costs.
The Robinsons are ‘forever grateful’ for the support received.
‘We have been overwhelmed by the love we have received in Australia,’ the couple wrote.
‘To drive this initiative, we have created a foundation as a tribute to Callum and Jake and will be guided by people well versed in caring for others.
Martin and Debra Robinson (pictured centre) have set up a foundation to honour their beloved sons Jake (left) and Callum (right)
‘Although it’s early days, we hope to have a webpage available soon which will provide information on how your precious donation money will be spent.
‘Your support is more than just a financial gift; it’s testament to the power of community and the belief that together, we can create lasting change.
‘You have played a crucial role in making our vision a reality, and for that, we will be forever grateful.’
The Robinsons also opened up on how they’re coping four months on from losing their sons.
‘Not a day goes by when we don’t think about our beautiful sons, the connections they had with people like you and the lives they could have had,’ they wrote.
The shattered parents made the mercy dash to Mexico to identify their son’s bodies in the wake of their deaths.
Police alleged Jake and Callum were shot after they tried to fight off thieves who allegedly tied to steal the tyres from their pick up truck.
Concerned family and friends raised the alarm when the brothers stopped posting on social media and failed to check into their booked Airbnb at the nearby beach resort town of Rosarito.
Five people have since been arrested and charged over their alleged involvement in the disappearances of the three men.
They include Jesús Gerardo Garcia Cota, his brother Cristian Alejandro and Gerardo’s girlfriend Ari Gisel, 23.
Jake (pictured right) and Callum (pictured left) Robinson, 30 and 32, and their American mate Jack Rhoad, 30, vanished while they were in the province of Baja California, in Mexico, on April 27
It is expected authorities will charge Jesus Gerardo Garcia Cota with murder and he is next set to appear in court in November.
Jake and Callum were laid to rest at a private service in Sorrento, in Perth’s north-west, in June.
The brothers, who graduated from the school, went on to forge successful careers.
Callum was an accomplished lacrosse player who represented Australia and played professionally in the US.
Mr and Ms Robinson said the funds that have been raised will be used for a variety of philanthropic activities that will honour Callum (pictured left) and Jake (pictured right)
Jake was a doctor and was about to start a new job at a hospital on the other side of the country in Geelong, south-west of Melbourne.
He had travelled to the US to visit his brother.
Ms Robinson urged mourners at the memorial service to honour their sons in their own way.
‘We have cried many tears and we will cry many more …We miss you beyond description,’ she said.
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