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The Sun
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Sun
BBC Race Across The World star's family pay tribute after death aged 24 in horror car crash
THE family of Race Across The World star Sam Gardiner say they are "overwhelmed" by support following his death as they paid tribute. The 24-year-old, who competed in the BBC One series alongside his mum Jo, died following a car crash last month. 6 6 6 A JustGiving page launched in his memory by his family, in aid of National FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder), has so far raised more than £10,000. It comes after Sam's heartbreaking final social media post was revealed. Mr Gardiner's mum said: 'We have been overwhelmed by the tens of thousands of messages of love and support on social media and in comments to press reporting. 'We would like to thank the BBC, Studio Lambert and everyone at Race Across The World production, fellow contestants and fans of the show for all their support at this terrible time. "It has been very comforting to know that Sam touched so many people. 'I have been particularly moved by all the messages that Sam was an inspiration to many who have been impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. 'We adopted Sam and he was diagnosed with FASD. As viewers of season two will recall, this was a big challenge both for Sam and for us as his parents. 'National FASD helped us on that journey. If some good comes of this tragedy, it will be that FASD is better understood.' Mr Gardiner was driving a white Volkswagen Golf R estate when it came off the road and rolled before landing on its side. The accident happened on the A34 in Gatley, near Cheadle, on May 26 and he died three days later from his injuries, his family said last week. Broadcast in March 2020, Sam and Jo ventured across Mexico and Argentina as part of the second series of the BBC show. Moment Race Across The World's Sam Gardiner has emotional heart-to-heart with mum on BBC show as he dies aged 24 Mr Gardiner's dad Andrew said: 'When the news broke last week, friends asked how they could help. 'After some thought, I decided to set up a JustGiving page to raise money for National FASD in memory of Sam. The page is called Sam Gardiner; Super Human. 'I set the target at £500 thinking a few friends might be generous enough to make a donation. So far it's raised 20 times that. "It's very humbling to see the RATW family rally to this worthy cause.' The National Organisation for FASD says on its official website that it 'provides support to people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, their families and communities, campaigns to raise public awareness, and promotes relevant policies and practices'. The website also describes FASD as resulting 'when prenatal alcohol exposure affects the developing brain and body.." It says: 'FASD is a spectrum. Each person with FASD is affected differently. 'While more than 400 conditions can co-occur, FASD is at its core a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition. "All people with FASD have many strengths. Early diagnosis and appropriate support are essential, especially for executive functioning.' A message on the official National FASD Instagram account said: 'Sam lived his life full of love, exuberance and adventure as seen on BBC's Race Across the World. 'National FASD is both humbled and honoured to help carry on his legacy via donations coming from hundreds.' A private funeral will be held later this month. Race Across The World - Winners so far Since launching in 2019, BBC travel competition series Race Across The World has had four series to date. Let's take a look at back at the winners so far... Series one: Elaine and Tony Teasdale: This married couple, who are retired PE teachers, won the very first series of Race Across The World. Series two: Emon and Jamiul Choudhury: The uncle and nephew duo emerged victorious in the show's second outing. Series three: Tricia Sail and Cathie Rowe: These lifelong friends became the first non-familial pair to win a series. Series four: Alfie Watts and Owen Wood: Both aged 20, these friends bested four other pairs to win series four. 6 6 6
The Independent
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Family of Race Across The World's Sam Gardiner ‘overwhelmed' by support
The family of Race Across The World contestant Sam Gardiner have issued a message of thanks for the love and support following their son's death and also thanked people for donations to a fundraising campaign set up in his memory. The 24-year-old, who competed in the BBC One series alongside his mother Jo, died following a car crash last month. A JustGiving page launched in his memory by his family, in aid of National FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder), has so far raised more than £10,000. His mother said: 'We have been overwhelmed by the tens of thousands of messages of love and support on social media and in comments to press reporting. 'We would like to thank the BBC, Studio Lambert and everyone at Race Across The World production, fellow contestants and fans of the show for all their support at this terrible time. It has been very comforting to know that Sam touched so many people. 'I have been particularly moved by all the messages that Sam was an inspiration to many who have been impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. 'We adopted Sam and he was diagnosed with FASD. As viewers of season two will recall, this was a big challenge both for Sam and for us as his parents. 'National FASD helped us on that journey. If some good comes of this tragedy, it will be that FASD is better understood.' Mr Gardiner was driving a white Volkswagen Golf R estate when it came off the road and rolled before landing on its side. The accident happened on the A34 in Gatley, near Cheadle, on Monday May 26 and he died on May 29 from his injuries, his family said last week. Broadcast in March 2020, Sam and Jo ventured across Mexico and Argentina as part of the second series of the BBC show. Mr Gardiner's father Andrew said: 'When the news broke last week, friends asked how they could help. 'After some thought, I decided to set up a JustGiving page to raise money for National FASD in memory of Sam. The page is called Sam Gardiner; Super Human. 'I set the target at £500 thinking a few friends might be generous enough to make a donation. So far it's raised 20 times that. It's very humbling to see the RATW family rally to this worthy cause.' The National Organisation for FASD says on its official website that it 'provides support to people with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, their families and communities, campaigns to raise public awareness, and promotes relevant policies and practices'. The website also describes FASD as resulting 'when prenatal alcohol exposure affects the developing brain and body.. It says: 'FASD is a spectrum. Each person with FASD is affected differently. 'While more than 400 conditions can co-occur, FASD is at its core a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition. All people with FASD have many strengths. Early diagnosis and appropriate support are essential, especially for executive functioning.' A message on the official National FASD Instagram account said: 'Sam lived his life full of love, exuberance and adventure as seen on BBC's Race Across the World. 'National FASD is both humbled and honoured to help carry on his legacy via donations coming from hundreds.' A private funeral will be held later this month.
BBC News
6 days ago
- General
- BBC News
Harvey Bell: Teenager who deliberately drove car at PC detained
A teenager who ran over a police officer and then "cowardly" sped away from the scene has been sentenced. Harvey Bell, 19, deliberately drove at PC Tracy Hallworth, knocking her to the ground before running over her legs with both sets of happened after the uniformed officer from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) and a male colleague were responding to reports of four men taking drugs in a black Audi at a Sainsbury's car park in Cheadle at about 23:30 GMT on 25 Hallworth, 54, lost consciousness and suffered a dislocated kneecap and a wound to her wrist. Bell, who handed himself in the following day, was detained for two years and seven months. Manchester Minshull Street Crown Court heard how, as the officers approached, Bell revved the Audi's engine and then reversed a short distance away before PC Hallworth stood 6.5ft (2m) in front of the vehicle and ordered him to ignored her as he revved the engine again and accelerated forward with no attempt to change direction, prosecutor Sacha Waxman said. PC Hallworth was taken to hospital and spent a fortnight off work and although she had recovered from her physical injuries the psychological impact remained, the court heard. In a statement read to the court, PC Hallworth said: "Bell drove off not knowing if I was dead or alive. "It haunts me that if I fell the other way he would have gone over my head and I might not be here."I will never forgive Bell for the upset he caused my family. What he did to me is permanently in the back of my mind on every job I go to."Thanks to the support of my family and my GMP family, Bell has not been able to take away the thing I love most, my job as a police officer."An attack on a police officer is an attack on us all."Bell, of previous good character, was said by his barrister Rebecca Penfold to have expressed his "significant remorse". 'Cowardly' However, Judge Jenny Lester-Ashworth noted that was "at odds" with his pre-sentence report which said he felt a "sense of injustice" at being held on remand in custody since he handed himself in the following told him: "You must have known you had hit her but you cowardly left the scene. You could have killed her."Bell, from Knutsford in Cheshire, who will serve his sentence in a Young Offender Institution, was also banned from driving for two years and ordered to take an extended the sentencing, Victoria Agullo, of the Crown Prosecution Service, said: "Assaults against frontline officers are totally unacceptable and today's sentence for Harvey Bell should leave those who would use a car as a weapon in no doubt that they will face the full force of the law." Listen to the best of BBC Radio Manchester on Sounds and follow BBC Manchester on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Race Across The World contestant Sam Gardiner dies aged 24
Race Across The World contestant Sam Gardiner has died at the age of 24 in a car crash, his family has said. In a statement, his mother Jo - who appeared on the 2019 series with him - and his father Andrew said: "We are devastated by the loss of our beloved son Sam in a terrible accident. "Sam left us far too soon, and whilst words will never fully capture the light, joy and energy he brought into our lives, we hold on to the memories that made him so special. "Sam was adored by his family. As a son, brother and nephew, he was loyal, funny and fiercely protective." They added that taking part in Race Across The World "opened his eyes to the wonder of adventure and travel". The statement continued: "He was willing to go wherever the trail might lead and he touched everyone he met on the road. "Sam brought warmth, laughter and a smattering of chaos wherever he went. He leaves behind a huge hole in our hearts. "He found great happiness working as a landscape gardener on the west coast of Scotland. He leaves behind a huge hole in our hearts. We will miss him endlessly, but we'll also remember him with smiles, tall tales, and a depth of love that will never fade." Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said the car accident happened on the A34 in Gatley, near Cheadle on Monday night. He died from his injuries on Thursday, they said. "Emergency services attended the scene after a vehicle was reported to have left the carriageway and rolled before landing on its side," a spokesperson said. The 24-year-old was the only person in his car and no other vehicles were involved, they added. A spokesperson for the makers of Race Across The World said: "Everyone who worked with him and indeed everyone who watched Sam could see just how precious and transformative the trip was for both him and his mum, Jo. "Sam embraced the seven-week trip with an energy, love and a determination that saw the pair enjoy adventures across Mexico to Argentina making audiences fall in love with them and their special bond as a result. "We would like to extend our deepest condolences to his parents, Andrew and Jo; his brothers, William and Charlie; his step mum Justine; his family and friends."
Yahoo
01-06-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
‘Beloved' Race Across The World star Sam Gardiner dies after car crash
A star of BBC adventure series Race Across The World has died after a car crash. Sam Gardiner competed in the global travel competition's second series with his mother, who said she was devastated by his death. The 24-year-old was driving a white Volkswagen Golf R estate when it came off the road and rolled before landing on its side. The accident happened on the A34 in Gatley, near Cheadle on Monday night and he died on Thursday from his injuries, his family said. The landscape gardener had been working on an isolated estate on the west coast of Scotland and was home in Manchester for a family gathering. Mr Gardiner featured in the BBC competition with mum Jo Gardiner, broadcast in March 2020, which saw the pair enjoy adventures across Mexico and Argentina. In a statement, Mrs Gardiner and his father Andrew said: 'We are devastated by the loss of our beloved son Sam in a terrible accident. 'Sam left us far too soon, and whilst words will never fully capture the light, joy and energy he brought into our lives, we hold on to the memories that made him so special. 'Sam was adored by his family. As a son, brother and nephew, he was loyal, funny and fiercely protective. 'He did Race Across The World in 2019, which opened his eyes to the wonder of adventure and travel. 'He was willing to go wherever the trail might lead and he touched everyone he met on the road. He found great happiness working as a landscape gardener on the west coast of Scotland.' — Race Across The World (@RATW_official) June 1, 2025 He added: 'Sam brought warmth, laughter and a smattering of chaos wherever he went. He leaves behind a huge hole in our hearts. 'We will miss him endlessly, but we'll also remember him with smiles, tall tales and a depth of love that will never fade.' A police spokesperson said: 'We sadly must confirm that the driver of a white VW Golf R estate involved in a single vehicle collision on Monday 26 May on the A34 in Gatley has since passed away from his injuries. 'The driver, a 24-year-old man, has been named as Sam Gardiner. 'His family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers. 'Emergency services attended the scene after a vehicle was reported to have left the carriageway and rolled before landing on its side.' ⭐Meet the teams⭐ Jo & Sam, mother and son from Manchester! Brand new series of #RaceAcrossTheWorld starts this SUNDAY, 8pm @BBCTwo — Race Across The World (@RATW_official) March 2, 2020 A spokesperson for Race Across The World said: 'We are all deeply saddened to hear the tragic news about Sam. 'Everyone who worked with him and indeed everyone who watched Sam could see just how precious and transformative the trip was for both him and his mum, Jo. 'Sam embraced the seven-week trip with an energy, love and a determination that saw the pair enjoy adventures across Mexico to Argentina, making audiences fall in love with them and their special bond as a result. 'Since filming, both Sam and Jo have been an integral part of the Race Across The World cast family and on behalf of us all from the BBC, production and the rest of the cast, we would like to extend our deepest condolences to his parents, Andrew and Jo; his brothers, William and Charlie; his step mum Justine; his family and friends.'
