Family of Race Across The World contestant killed in crash 'overwhelmed' by support
Summary
The family of Sam Gardiner, a contestant from the BBC show Race Across The World, have received a large outpouring of support following his death in a car accident. They have set up a fundraiser in his memory for the National Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) charity, raising over £10,000.Key Facts
- Sam Gardiner, age 24, died after a car accident near Manchester on 26 May.
- He was a contestant on the BBC show Race Across The World with his mother Jo.
- Sam had been diagnosed with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), a condition caused by exposure to alcohol in the womb.
- The family has raised over £10,000 for the National FASD charity in his memory.
- They have received "tens of thousands" of supportive messages online and from friends.
- Sam's father, Andrew, set up a JustGiving fundraising page called "Sam Gardiner; Super Human."
- The show’s viewers and the production team expressed their condolences and support.
- Greater Manchester Police confirmed Sam's car left the road, leading to his death.
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