London Marathon 2018: Thousands pledge to finish Matt Campbell’s race
The unexpected death of the celebrity chef left the public saddened and shocked but moved many to actively honour his memory.
More than £100,000 has so far been donated to the charity Mr Campbell was running for on April 22.
And more than 2,000 people have signed up so far to a “Finish for Matt” Facebook group, promising they will “finish” the marathon for him.
The chef collapsed at the 22.5 mile mark on Sunday’s marathon, 3.7 miles from the finish line.
The former MasterChef: The Professionals contestant was running in memory of his late father, hoping to raise £2,500 for the Cumbria-based Brathay Trust, an association which improve the life chances of children, young people and families.