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Becks has a surprise message for charity cyclist, 5

- By Ralph Blackburn

DAVID Beckham has left a five-year-old girl speechless by sending her a video message of support for her fundraisin­g campaign.

Little Betty-Leigh Allinson has raised more than £12,000 for a hospice providing special end-of-life care.

The young football fan – whose grandfathe­r is Arsenal hero Ian Allinson – has been cycling one mile every day in a different football kit with her dad Lee, 35, who manages Hendon FC.

She has had shirts sent from Arsenal, Watford and Cambridge – and when Beckham heard about her incredible efforts he sent her a signed Inter Miami top.

Beckham, 45, said in his video: “Hi Betty, I can’t believe you are still going a mile every day on that bike.You are going to be so fit and raise so much money. Well done and congratula­tions.

“Keep going, we’re all so proud of you.You are so, so amazing.”

Betty-Leigh is now on her 36th day of her bike fundraiser. Her mother Faye, 44, said: “He seems so humble and sounded so genuine about Betty-Leigh.”

 ??  ?? Betty-Leigh with dad, Lee
Betty-Leigh with dad, Lee
 ??  ?? David sent his support
David sent his support

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