Boy's six-mile charity bike ride to help save lives

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Victoria ScheerYorkshire

News image — Corby, six, has raised thousands of pounds for a defibrillator charity campaign

Family handout Corby standing in the foreground of a football stadium, close to a blue metal barrier near the pitch. He is wearing dark‑framed glasses, a dark jacket, and a blue top, and is facing the camera with teeth visible. His hair is short and neatly cut, and the face is well lit by daylight.
Behind him, a green football pitch stretches across the image, with a corner flag visible near the touchline. Several players and staff members can be seen in the background wearing training kits. The stadium seating rises behind them, with rows of blue seats and a small number of spectators scattered throughout the stands.
To the right side of the image, another person is walking along the edge of the pitch wearing dark clothing and trainers. — Corby, six, has raised thousands of pounds for a defibrillator charity campaign

Ellie ColtonYorkshire

A six-year-old boy has raised thousands of pounds to help support a campaign to put defibrillators in every corner of every football stadium.

Corby has a visual impairment and originally planned to raise £250 for specialist sports goggles to allow him to keep playing football.

However, his fundraiser surpassed its goal within three hours, prompting the Mexborough Knights goalkeeper to donate the excess of more than £3,000 to the Lauren's Legacy campaign.

David, Corby's father, said: "We're so proud of him - I wish I could bottle the emotion and let him feel it."

Lauren's Legacy was set up by Sheffield Wednesday fan Paul Gregory following the death of his daughter Lauren Walker in 2023.

Gregory aims to fund defibrillators for each corner of every stadium or sporting arena to help save lives and as a legacy to his daughter.

Six year old from Mexborough rides to save lives

"I wanted to raise money for my own sports goggles, and [I said] if I made more money it could go to Lauren's Legacy because it helps save people's lives," said Corby, who is also a Wednesday fan.

As part of his fundraising efforts, Corby is planning a 6.25 miles (10km) bike ride around Rother Valley Country Park on 29 May.

Corby said he anticipated the beginning to be "a bit tricky", but said it would get easier.

"I'll have some breaks," he added.

He has raised a total of £3,470 so far.

"He is such a kind boy who just wants to do his best and support this fellow Wednesday fan," his father said.

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