An 11-year-old boy, who inspired thousands with his selflessness during a four-year battle against a brain tumour, has died. Harry Moseley had been in a coma at Birmingham Children's Hospital since August 10 after the tumour grew by 50 per cent and he underwent major brain surgery. A message placed on Harry's Twitter account early this morning read: 'My brave inspirational boy fell asleep in my arms at 11.10pm. Suddenly our world is a very dark and cruel place.'
While fighting the tumour, Harry, from Birmingham, stayed focused on helping others and made and sold handmade bracelets to raise more than £500,000 for Cancer Research UK. The schoolboy earned the title of Britain's Kindest Kid and the admiration of a horde of celebrity fans including Gary Lineker, John Terry and Ben Shepherd.
Prime Minister David Cameron has also been seen sporting one of the bracelets while Dragon's Den tycoon Duncan Bannatyne visited Harry in hospital. Harry's family have indicated the work done by Help Harry Help Others will continue.
A Tweet posted on his account this morning read: 'Thank you for all the messages of support at this just dreadful time. What he started and worked so hard on will continue. Harry spent last night with us before he leaves home at 11am. Simply heartbroken xx.'
This morning, Cancer Research UK paid tribute to Harry. Richard Taylor, Executive Director of Fundraising & Marketing at Cancer Research UK, said: 'We're extremely saddened to hear that the extraordinarily brave young Harry Moseley has tragically lost his fight against brain cancer at the age of just 11. Harry was an inspiration to children and adults alike in his quest to raise awareness of brain cancer through his campaign 'Help Harry Help Others'. He single handedly raised over £85,000 for brain cancer research by fundraising and selling hand-made bracelets. Harry was a very special boy - even when faced with a life-threatening illness he retained his cheeky persona and his drive to help others. He truly touched the hearts of everyone that he met and the difference he made during his short life is remarkable.’
While fighting the tumour, Harry, from Birmingham, stayed focused on helping others and made and sold handmade bracelets to raise more than £500,000 for Cancer Research UK. The schoolboy earned the title of Britain's Kindest Kid and the admiration of a horde of celebrity fans including Gary Lineker, John Terry and Ben Shepherd.
Prime Minister David Cameron has also been seen sporting one of the bracelets while Dragon's Den tycoon Duncan Bannatyne visited Harry in hospital. Harry's family have indicated the work done by Help Harry Help Others will continue.
A Tweet posted on his account this morning read: 'Thank you for all the messages of support at this just dreadful time. What he started and worked so hard on will continue. Harry spent last night with us before he leaves home at 11am. Simply heartbroken xx.'
This morning, Cancer Research UK paid tribute to Harry. Richard Taylor, Executive Director of Fundraising & Marketing at Cancer Research UK, said: 'We're extremely saddened to hear that the extraordinarily brave young Harry Moseley has tragically lost his fight against brain cancer at the age of just 11. Harry was an inspiration to children and adults alike in his quest to raise awareness of brain cancer through his campaign 'Help Harry Help Others'. He single handedly raised over £85,000 for brain cancer research by fundraising and selling hand-made bracelets. Harry was a very special boy - even when faced with a life-threatening illness he retained his cheeky persona and his drive to help others. He truly touched the hearts of everyone that he met and the difference he made during his short life is remarkable.’
