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Ray's final wish appeal takes off

Family overwhelmed by support

A fund to help a dying man live out his final days in the Isle of Man has smashed its target in under 24 hours.

Almost £5,000 has been raised for Birmingham man Ray Ramsey, who was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer late last year.

Doctors say the 67-year-old only has a matter of weeks to live.

Hospice Isle of Man has arranged a bed for Ray here, where he can be with his family.

His daughter Sharon set up a crowdfunding web page yesterday evening - it has now amassed almost £5,000.

All money raised beyond the amount needed to move Ray will be donated to the hospice.

She says the support has been overwhelming:

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