The Manchester Evening News, Hope's sister, Abbey, 22, said she was shocked by how many people were involved in the fundraiser but not surprised that her dad had been loved by so many of those he knew. "I'm surprised by the generosity of people, it's been amazing," she said."I don't think we were surprised by how many people have been in touch though because he's loved by everyone he meets."Even if he didn't know you he would stop and talk to you.
He would go sunbathing outside our house and greet everyone who walked past."Garry, 60, has been struggling with health problems since losing his leg after a massive heart attack in 2000.
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