Brave Jack Rigby decided to raise money for the charity that has helped him following the death of his dad ten years ago but never could imagine how much money would be would be raised.
The son of murdered soldier Lee Rigby left the audience of the Pride of Britain Awards awestruck after completing a brave challenge to help others also facing loss and pain.
Celebrities cheered for him, and a guard of honour of Royal Fusiliers, his father's regiment, stood behind him, as he accepted the award wearing his father's medals. "Thank you so much," is all the astonished schoolboy could utter open-mouthed, later admitting he was blown away by the "insane amount of money". "I remember when Lee Rigby was killed 10 years ago," said Duncan, as the room stood for Jack. "It's great to see Jack here today representing him."
Top news stories today His mother Rebecca could barely get her words of pride out for sobs. "Obviously I'm immensely proud of him," she said. "Of everything he has done, of the person he is now and growing into. I couldn't be prouder." Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.
Off-duty, he was entering the barracks in civilian clothes when his killers, Michael Adebolajo and Michael Adebowale, mowed him down in a speeding car. They then attacked him with knives and meat cleavers before shouting "Allahu Akhbar" - God is great - and waiting for police.
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