Gary Lineker and Gabby Logan have despatched good luck messages to runners from Churchtown Primary School, who’re taking over the London Marathon in reminiscence of the Southport stabbing victims.
The group of runners contains Sergio Aguiar, whose daughter Alice, 9, was killed in an assault at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class on July 29 final yr, and attended Churchtown Major Faculty.
Headteacher Jinnie Payne will even be operating. The workforce has already raised £250,000 to assist construct a commemorative playground on the faculty.
Broadcaster and former footballer Gary Lineker provided his help to the group in a video message, saying: “Hello Sergio, everybody at Match Of The Day simply needed to want your self, Jinnie and all these operating for the Churchtown playground each success within the London Marathon.
“We have now no phrases on your braveness and dedication to create a long-lasting legacy, I’m certain Alice can be extremely pleased with her dad.
“I’d wish to say we’d be with you each step of the best way, however we’re not as fast as we was.”
Soccer pundit Alan Shearer mentioned: “Good luck Sergio, we’re all considering of you.”
Tv presenter Gabby Logan additionally despatched a very good luck video message.
She mentioned: “Wishing the easiest of luck to Sergio Aguiar, who’s operating the London Marathon in reminiscence of his lovely daughter Alice, good luck to everybody who’s operating for the Churchtown playground, let’s make this occur.”
