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andrew smith raised £11,803.5 from 270 supporters

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£11,803

raised of £1,000 target by 270 supporters

andrew smith

Weʼve raised £11,803 to To support the friends and family of stalls handler Stephen Yarborough who was killed today at Haydock races doing his job.

: In memory
: Funded on Sunday, 20th August 2017

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Hearing about the tragic death of a man in OUR sport earlier tonight, affects all of us in horse racing, i would like to start an appeal to collect a few donations to be passed on to the family of Stephen Yarborough. Im sure we all agree what a fantastic job the stalls handlers do helping to keep our show on the road. These men travel all over Great Britain to do a very dangerous job and for Stephen to lose his life is horrendous. Lets raise what we can and then donate whatever we collect to his family so they can at least know we all appreciate there hard work and skill.

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3 years ago
andrew smith
3 years ago
£6250, i did think we would raise over the £1000 target but to be 625% over our target is amazing. I will leave up the page for 10 days and will then pass on all money collected to Stephens family. So many heartfelt thanks for everyones kindness Andy Smith
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3 years ago
andrew smith
3 years ago
Over £4000 raised and also a nice message from one of Stephens devastated nephews, thanking each and everyone of you for such generosity and kind words.
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3 years ago
andrew smith
3 years ago
Simply amazing generosity from everyone, i know theres nothing we can say to help Stephens family & friends with this tragedy. Racing people show they deeply care about our sport.Thank You
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3 years ago

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Page last updated on: 8/17/2017 15.42

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270

Racing UK / RMG
Aug 17, 2017
Our thoughts are with all of Stephen's friends and family, from everyone at Racing UK / RMG
£1,000.00
Chris Platt
Aug 14, 2017
Thinking of Stephen's family and friends during this very tough time
£10.00
Arena Racing Company
Aug 11, 2017
With all our thoughts and best wishes from everyone at Arena Racing Company.
£200.00
Anonymous
Aug 9, 2017
The stalls handlers do a difficult job with great professionalism day in, day out. Condolences to family.
Nicola Kay
Aug 4, 2017
Sending our love to your family & friends x
£20.00
Anonymous
Aug 2, 2017
£20.00
Jamie at Ayr Racecourse
Jul 31, 2017
£20.00