A crowdfunding appeal in aid of the family of Daley Mathison, who was killed competing in the TT this week, has raised £17,300 of a £25,000 target (as of 12.00 Friday 7 June) in just two days.
As it stands, the total is made up of 695 donations.
The appeal was launched by Simon Bond, who writes: “I have created this to help out Daley’s wife and daughter at this difficult time. Let’s give this hero the send off he deserves.”
A statement from Daley’s wife Natalie and sister Renae reads:
“Daley gave his all to his dream and absolutely loved what he did, despite the risks and the massive financial burden this at times, had on them as a family! Natalie and Daisy believed in him so much and together with a lot of blood, sweat and tears and a whole lot of love, 2019 was looking like his best year yet!
“Daley was focused on being the ultimate rider, the best of the best! Dreams come at cost but the biggest cost of all, was his life and his missing the main dream to give his wife that he loved so much and his daughter (who was named after her dad – Daisy was his nickname) a bright financial future, which has now been taken in an instant. Leaving Natalie and Daisy to have to try to continue life without him and his ability to provide for their financial future.
“Anybody who ever met Daley, always commented on how nice kind and friendly he was, he was always trying to give something back to his supporters and was always so very grateful to all!
“If any of his followers, fans, supporters, friends or even just kind-hearted people that have ever had a dream, could donate even a small amount to Natalie and Daisy’s future, you will help him fulfil one last dream, one last achievement, one last wish of giving them some financial relief whilst they try to come to terms with their loss!
“From the bottom of our hearts, it would be appreciated beyond words!”
Mathison, of Stockton-on-Tees, crashed at Snugborough, near Union Mills, in Monday’s Superbike race.