Birthday boost for Harrison after Zumbathon in Skegness raises £1,200

A staggering £1,200 was raised when a group of zumba enthusiasts worked up a sweat in Skegness to help a little boy who has defied all odds by reaching his second birthday.
By The Newsroom
Published 4th Nov 2016, 12:00 BST
Updated 16th Nov 2016, 15:21 BST
A cheque for ?1,200 for Harrison Thompson (centre) has been presented following a Zumbathon at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Skegness. ANL-160411-111201001A cheque for ?1,200 for Harrison Thompson (centre) has been presented following a Zumbathon at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Skegness. ANL-160411-111201001
A cheque for ?1,200 for Harrison Thompson (centre) has been presented following a Zumbathon at the Grosvenor House Hotel in Skegness. ANL-160411-111201001

Organiser Sam Sorrell was joined by other instructors for the Zumbathon at the Grosvenor House Hotel, held in aid of Harrison Thompson, who suffers from type 1 Spinal Muscular Atrophy. It was attended by over 50 enthusiasts and the night ended with a raffle. Over 60 prizes were donated by local businesses.

If you want to donate to Harrison, visit Gofundme/Harrison’s Special Memories.