Ryan Reynolds donates £10,000 to fundraiser of Wrexham teenager

Wrexham co-owner Ryan Reynolds has donated £10,000 to a fundraising marketing campaign for 13-year-old Lexi, a courageous woman from Wrexham, who’s combating a uncommon and aggressive type of coronary heart most cancers.

Lexi Collins was recognized with the illness in June and has already undergone two open-heart surgical procedures, had a pacemaker fitted, and is presently receiving intensive chemotherapy.

Regardless of the challenges, Lexi’s dream is to go to New York Metropolis this Christmas – a want that’s now nearer to changing into a actuality due to the help from the group.

The preliminary fundraiser was arrange by Lexi’s household and supported by Wrexham Police FC, who launched their very own GoFundMe web page to assist fund her dream journey. With Reynolds’ beneficiant £10,000 donation, the unique goal of £20,000 has now been reached.

Wrexham Police FC shared the thrilling information, saying: “An enormous thanks to our pal @VancityReynolds for as soon as once more exhibiting his unbelievable generosity. Due to his help, Lexi will probably be heading to New York when she’s feeling effectively sufficient. Not all heroes put on capes, this one wears a crimson and black swimsuit.”

Along with Reynolds’ contribution, there may be additionally a separate GoFundMe web page arrange by Lexi’s household to cowl prices for potential abroad therapy, journey, and the substantial medical bills related together with her combat in opposition to most cancers.

The biggest donation on this web page is £5,000 from Ethan Payne, referred to as Behzinga, a YouTube star and member of the Sidemen.

Though unconfirmed, this beneficiant donation is believed to have come from Payne, who had beforehand shared hyperlinks to Lexi’s fundraiser on his social media accounts.

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