Members of a Teesside karate club were left feeling overwhelmed when a kind-hearted donation meant they could afford new equipment.
Guisborough Sokudo Karate Club were recently given £600 by the family of Geoff Gawthorpe.
The granddad passed away suddenly in October last year aged 59, and at his funeral a collection for the club was generously received.
Enrico Capaldi, chief instructor at the club, said: “We are so thankful for the generous donation.
“£600 is a lot of money for a club like us.”
Two of Geoff’s grandchildren, Jake and Cameron, attend the club and so his family thought they would support the cause.
With the money, equipment such as body armour, weapons and punch bags was bought.
“Geoff followed the progress of his two grandsons who attend at the club with great interest,” said Enrico. “He loved them showing him what they had learnt each week - calling them the karate kids.
“We could not have afforded this type of equipment if it wasn’t for this money,” he added.
“It is already being put to great use - the members have been loving it.
“It was a wonderful and very kind thing the family has done for the club and all the children and adults will benefit from this donation.
“We cannot thank the family enough.”
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