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Donations have been pouring in for the family of dead Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix rider Daniel Hegarty with more than £20,000 (HK$216,000) raised since an urgent appeal was made last month.
Hegarty tragically lost his life at last year’s Far East classic in November when the 31-year-old hit a barrier at the notorious Fishermen’s Bend during the race and died on the way to hospital.
Hegarty’s insurance company refused to pay up on his policy because the tragedy happened outside of Europe.

His family, led by his brother Joe, then started a crowdfunding page at justgiving.com in the hopes of raising at least £20,000 for a trust fund for Daniel Hegarty’s two young sons, 10-year-old Evan and Flynn, aged three.
The response has been most encouraging, with more than 700 supporters raising £20,737 as of Monday afternoon. Donations have almost doubled in the last two weeks from around £11,000 since the Post reported on his family’s plight.
Responding to the donations, the family said: “Thank you everyone for being so generous. It means so much to the family to know you are all behind these fantastic children, they deserve the start in life that their dad would have given them.”

Hegarty was a regular competitor at the Isle of Man TT, achieving his best result in 2016 when he was crowned Privateer champion.
The British Topgun Racing Honda rider was a former front runner in the National Superstock 100 championship. He made his debut at the Isle of Man TT in 2011.
Dead Macau Grand Prix rider Daniel Hegarty’s family appeals for donations as ‘life insurance won’t pay out’
Joe Hegarty described his brother as a “talented, committed motorcycle racer but firstly and always he was a devoted father to his two young sons”.
He said the JustGiving page was set up to raise money for a trust fund for “Daniel’s two young boys to help them in the future where unfortunately their father can’t”.

He said last month his brother’s death was not covered by his life insurance company, Combined Insurance, since the death occurred outside Europe.
A letter from the insurance company states: “No benefit or benefits will be paid under this policy for any bodily injury sustained or loss incurred whilst the insured is outside Europe, the United States of America, Canada, Australia or New Zealand.”
Tragedy as British rider Daniel Hegarty dies in crash at Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix
Meanwhile, the crowd funding page has been receiving words of support to the family – many from strangers.
Trish and Ray Bignell wrote: “We were so sorry to hear of your loss and the plight your family is in. Do hope this small amount will help a little – Dan was such a lovely man and a great motorcycle racer.”


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Donations pour in for family of dead Macau Grand Prix rider Daniel Hegarty

Daniel Hegarty of Topgun Racing (No 8) during last year’s Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix. Photo: Nora Tam

British rider Daniel Hegarty and his 10-year-old son, Evan. Photo: Justgiving.com

Daniel Hegarty and son

Daniel Hegarty (#8) of Topgun Racing team in action at Suncity Group Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix - 51 Edition at the 64th Macau Grand Prix. 18NOV17 SCMP/ Nora Tam

Dead Macau Grand Prix rider Daniel Hegarty’s family appeals for donations as ‘life insurance won’t pay out’

British driver Daniel Hegarty (front) of Topgun Honda Racing during last year’s Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix. Photo: EPA

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Daniel Hergarty and son, Evan

Daniel Hergarty and son Flynn

Joe Hegarty

Glenn Irwin (#4) of TAK CHUN Racing by PBM/Penz13 team, won the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix - 51 Edition at the 64th Macau Grand Prix. 18NOV17 SCMP/ Nora Tam

Tributes paid to tragic Daniel Hegarty on final day of Macau Grand Prix overshadowed by his death

British rider Daniel Hegarty of Topgun Honda in action during the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix. Hegarty crashed on lap six of the race and died en route to hospital. Photo: EPA

epa06336824 British driver Daniel Hegarty (front) of Topgun Honda Racing team in action during the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix in Macau, 18 November 2017. 31-year-old Hegarty crashed on lap six of the race and died en route to the hospital. EPA-EFE/CARMO CORREIA

Tragedy as British rider Daniel Hegarty dies in crash at Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix

Daniel Hegarty of Topgun Racing Honda during the Suncity Group Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix. Photo: Nora Tam

TV capture of GT crashed. Photo: Macau Grand Prix channel

#8 Daniel Hegarty (Front) of Topgun Racing compete at Suncity Group macau Motorcycle Grand Prix - 51 Edition at the 64th Macau Grand Prix. 18NOV17 SCMP/ Nora Tam

No. 8 British motorbike racer Daniel Hegarty crashed badly. Photo: Macau Grand Prix channel

#4 Glenn Irwin of Tak Chun acing by PBM/Penz13 Suncity Group, Winner of Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix - 51 Edition at the 64th Macau Grand Prix. 18NOV17 SCMP/ Nora Tam

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Donations pour in for family of dead Macau Grand Prix rider Daniel Hegarty

.css-1c6uqr6{color:inherit;font-weight:inherit;font-size:inherit;font-family:inherit;line-height:inherit;overflow-wrap:break-word;}Since an urgent appeal was made last month more than 700 supporters have donated to the family of the Englishman

Since an urgent appeal was made last month more than 700 supporters have donated to the family of the Englishman