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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
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James Holt

Fundraiser for brave teenager told he has up to a year left to live hits £60k in just one day

A fundraiser for a brave teenager who was told that he up to a year left to live has hit a mammoth £60k in just one day.

The Manchester Evening News reported on Monday (June 19) how 'adventurous' Arnold Chappin, 13, had suddenly been diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour and told he likely had between six and 12 months left to live.

His heartbroken mum Ruth told of the moment she lay in bed with Arnold, also known as Arnie, as he asked her: "Am I going to survive?" before she truthfully told him the devastating news.

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