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Seven-year-old Charlie Simpson has raised tens of thousands of pounds for children in Haiti by completing a five-mile sponsored cycle around his local park.

Charlie, from Fulham in south-west London, decided to raise funds for UNICEF's Haiti appeal by cycling around South Park seven times. He initially aimed to raise £500, but by Monday lunchtime his total stood at nearly £100,000 and counting.

On his JustGiving page Charlie explains: "I want to do a Sponsored Bike Ride for Haiti because there was a big earthquake and loads of people have lost their lives. I want to make some money to buy food, water and tents for everyone in Haiti."

Funds raised will support UNICEF’s Haiti Earthquake Children's appeal. UNICEF has sent emergency teams from around the region to help children and families in Haiti; and aid is getting through, providing clean water, preventing disease and saving lives. However, more supplies are urgently needed. A UNICEF water kit costs just £10 and can give a family all they need to have clean drinking water. The money Charlie has raised so far could provide clean water to 10,000 families.
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Source: UNICEF UK