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Charlie Simpson, 7, raises £85k in for Haiti appeal in one day - http://blogs.mirror.co.uk/blike-cycling-blog/2010/01/charlie-simpson-7-raises-85k-i.html
The mother of Haiti bike boy Charlie Simpson said last night: I am so proud of him.
Mum Leonora, whose seven-year-old had raised an astonishing £85,000 for earthquake victims yesterday with a sponsored ride, said she was stunned at how Charlie's idea had taken off.
She added: What started off as a little cycle round the park with his dad has turned into something a lot bigger than that and we can't believe it.
Hes done really well. Hes worked hard and he's raised a phenomenal amount of money. He really felt strongly about this and thought that something had to be done. It was great to see him so motivated. I am extremely proud of our Charlie.
Charlie initially hoped to raise a more modest sum of £500 for Unicef's Haiti appeal by pedalling five miles round South Park, near his home in Fulham, West London.
But things began to take off after he put his appeal on the JustGiving website, which helps raise online charity cash.
Then as his story was picked up by TV stations money began to flood in. Within hours of Charlie climbing off his bike donations had reached £53,000 in just 24 hours.
Leonora said her son had been deeply moved by the plight of the Haitians. She added: He was really upset by the pictures on TV. He actually burst into tears. He sat on my lap and we had a chat about the things he could do. He decided to do the cycle ride and he made me do a sponsorship form and that was it. We sent it out on the web and it just went everywhere.
Charlie said: I just think it was quite sad when I saw the pictures on the TV.
On his JustGiving page, he added: I want to do a sponsored bike ride for Haiti because there was a big earthquake and loads of people have lost their lives. I want to make some money to buy food, water and tents for everyone in Haiti.
Unicef's Michael Newsome said: Theres something quitespecial about a child in the UK reaching out to the children of Haiti.Its quite fabulous.
The charity said the cash raised by Charlie would make a huge difference. It added: Hes helping to provide water to hundreds of thousands of people. Were all overwhelmed with the response to Charlie's bikeride. We've never had anyone raise so much in one day.
Most of the donations to Charlie's JustGiving page were for £10 or £20,although some had given as much as £500. Charlie's grandparents were among the first to donate, giving £100. They said: Well done Charlie we are proud of you, Nanna & Pops.
Dad Daniel also gave £100 and wrote: Go on Charlie!!! I will be right by your side!!
The messages from other donors showed how inspirational Charlie's efforts had been. One said: People like you can change the world.
Another added: Charlie, you're a little star. Thanks for making me put my hand in my pocket.
And Charlie is one of many raising money to help the quake victims. Simon Cowell yesterday said he was racing to finish his charity single for Haiti and had pledged £5,000 to Charlie's appeal.
Mum Leonora, whose seven-year-old had raised an astonishing £85,000 for earthquake victims yesterday with a sponsored ride, said she was stunned at how Charlie's idea had taken off.
She added: What started off as a little cycle round the park with his dad has turned into something a lot bigger than that and we can't believe it.
Hes done really well. Hes worked hard and he's raised a phenomenal amount of money. He really felt strongly about this and thought that something had to be done. It was great to see him so motivated. I am extremely proud of our Charlie.
Charlie initially hoped to raise a more modest sum of £500 for Unicef's Haiti appeal by pedalling five miles round South Park, near his home in Fulham, West London.
But things began to take off after he put his appeal on the JustGiving website, which helps raise online charity cash.
Then as his story was picked up by TV stations money began to flood in. Within hours of Charlie climbing off his bike donations had reached £53,000 in just 24 hours.
Leonora said her son had been deeply moved by the plight of the Haitians. She added: He was really upset by the pictures on TV. He actually burst into tears. He sat on my lap and we had a chat about the things he could do. He decided to do the cycle ride and he made me do a sponsorship form and that was it. We sent it out on the web and it just went everywhere.
Charlie said: I just think it was quite sad when I saw the pictures on the TV.
On his JustGiving page, he added: I want to do a sponsored bike ride for Haiti because there was a big earthquake and loads of people have lost their lives. I want to make some money to buy food, water and tents for everyone in Haiti.
Unicef's Michael Newsome said: Theres something quitespecial about a child in the UK reaching out to the children of Haiti.Its quite fabulous.
The charity said the cash raised by Charlie would make a huge difference. It added: Hes helping to provide water to hundreds of thousands of people. Were all overwhelmed with the response to Charlie's bikeride. We've never had anyone raise so much in one day.
Most of the donations to Charlie's JustGiving page were for £10 or £20,although some had given as much as £500. Charlie's grandparents were among the first to donate, giving £100. They said: Well done Charlie we are proud of you, Nanna & Pops.
Dad Daniel also gave £100 and wrote: Go on Charlie!!! I will be right by your side!!
The messages from other donors showed how inspirational Charlie's efforts had been. One said: People like you can change the world.
Another added: Charlie, you're a little star. Thanks for making me put my hand in my pocket.
And Charlie is one of many raising money to help the quake victims. Simon Cowell yesterday said he was racing to finish his charity single for Haiti and had pledged £5,000 to Charlie's appeal.
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Comment by CHRISTINA on January 28, 2010 at 5:46pm
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Another famous little Charlie....
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Comment by Trudy on January 26, 2010 at 8:11am
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My heart sings when I read this story. It is great to see the people united to the suffering of others softened. It is almost inconceivable that this suffering is caused by others for to dominate planet earth !!
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