Kavi Luchowa raised more than six times his target amount for CRY when running in memory of Tom Clabburn at the Ealing Half-Marathon.
Having aimed to raise £300, Kavi’s total currently stands at more than £2,000 after his employer, Smartodds, matched the amount he raised up to £1,000. Smartodds posted the message “Amazing work, Kavi – well done!!”
Kavi, a friend and teammate of Tom’s when they played together for Hanwell Town, said: “It was really great to take part and the support of the crowd and volunteers on the way around was incredible.
“It was topped off by raising a lot more than I expected – I will definitely be running again next year despite my legs being in pain!”
Two of Kavi’s sisters, Tara and Surya, also took part to raise awareness for CRY.
Ellen Clabburn, Tom’s sister, said: “It was a fantastic atmosphere and I managed to spot Kavi in the last mile as he sped past. He did brilliantly and didn’t even seem to be out of breath at the end!
“We’re so grateful to Kavi and his sisters for taking part and promoting CRY, it’s a wonderful effort.”
