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The mum of a cyclist who was killed after crashing his bike in Ringwould has been sent a letter to thank her for donating her son’s kidney.

Tracy Squire’s son Daniel died in September after he crashed his bike on the A258 in Ringwould.

Since then his mum, who lives in Reach Close, St Margaret’s, has been raising awareness of the importance of organ donation to help save lives.

She said: “As much as I can’t bear the thought of him not being here this letter is just amazing.

“She said that she was feeling well again almost immediately which is an absolute testament to Daniel because he was so fit and healthy.

“She says that she nearly died a few times and she’s been in intensive care six times.

“She says a black cloud has been lifted and her life has been returned. She would like to thank me on behalf of herself, her husband and her three children. It’s a wonderful letter.”

Mrs Squire received the anonymous letter on Tuesday and was deeply moved.

She has also had support from former triathlete and Daniel’s hero Chrissie Wellington. The four-time Ironman world champion sent the family a letter to say how sorry she was for his loss.

Mrs Squire has also had support for her campaign for better awareness of cyclists on the roads which has now been backed by the British Cycling Foundation.

The foundation wants to work with her to gain national recognition of the need for respect and safety for cyclists.

Daniel’s sister Hayley Squire also organised a fundraising event on Sunday which saw runners taking on the five- mile Deal Tri race for charity.

Lots of people took part including Daniel’s dad Symon, Mrs Squire’s partner Steve Rutter, his uncle Drew Rutter and girlfriend Angel Hughes. They have managed to raise an estimated £1,500.

The cash will go to the Kent Air Ambulance, which flew 18-year-old Daniel to a hospital in London to try to save him.

It was thanks to the organisation that his parents were able to donate Daniel’s heart, two kidneys and part of his liver.