Britain’s Simpson Raises Money For Haiti

On mention of the name Simpson as it pertains to cycling, one is immediately taken back to the remarkable exploits of Great Britain's Tom Simpson, winner of the Ronde van Vlaanderen in 1961 and the World Championships in 1965, who died tragically on the slopes of Mont Ventoux during the 1967 Tour de France.

But, the recent cycling exploits of another Simpson from Britain may one day be considered just as, if not even more, heroic than anything the professional cyclist ever accomplished.

Upon hearing the news of the devastation in Haiti, seven-year-old Charlie Simpson set out to raise £500 for Haiti earthquake relief by cycling five miles around a local Fulham park.

"My name is Charlie Simpson. I want to do a sponsored bike ride for Haiti because there was a big earthquake and loads of people have lost their lives," the boy would write on his JustGiving page.

In a span of 24 hours, he would raise more than £150,000 ($240,000) for UNICEF's Haiti Earthquake Children's Appeal.

Of his efforts, Mum Leonora, of London, would say,

"We cannot believe what he has managed to do. It just took off...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...He's done really well. He's 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."

For more information or to donate, visit Charlie's JustGiving page or UNICEF's Haiti Earthquake Children's Appeal page.

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