After the tribute from Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton to his very ill fan Harry Shaw flows the donations on the geldinzamelingspagina of the 5-year-old boy inside. A little more than four days later, the counter is already at more than 150,000 British pounds (over 170.000 euro). Although the young fan any time can death, hope his parents with the money to research into bone cancer to promote. “So other little Harry’s a better chance of survival.”
The fragile message of the young Harry Shaw from the British Redhill and the response from racing driver Lewis Hamilton went Sunday and Monday, the world over. The terminally ill boy who is struggling with a Ewingsarcoom, a form of bone cancer – took off the hospital bed sent a video message for his idol Hamilton. “Hello Lewis Hamilton. Success with the win of the race in Spain. And thank you for all the presents. Much love from Harry, and goodbye.” The driver shared the message prior to the Grand Prix of Barcelona on his account on Instagram. He called Harry ‘his friend‘. “Thank you, you’re my inspiration today, Harry. I will try to do you proud.” the
What followed reads like a boys ‘ book. Hamilton won the race and dedicated the profits to his ‘angel’ Harry. His team, Mercedes decided that same evening to a Formula 1 car to the family home of Harry about to fly, together with the cup, and driving gloves from Hamilton.