Mary Bear Taylor, a British charity runner, died suddenly in Dubai, and a GoFundMe campaign to bring her body back to the United Kingdom has already raised more than the initial £8,000 goal, know her cause of death
During the Commonwealth Games, 40-year-old Mary was nominated for carrying the Queen’s baton. Later, she became a media sensation as she ran around Silsden, Yorkshire. In a new costume every day during the pandemic.
The unsung Mary was well-known for spreading happiness in her neighbourhood and raising thousands of pounds for Airedale Hospital. Many people have paid tribute to Mary on the GoFundMe page set up in her honour, with comments such as “she was a Silsden legend” and “always put a smile on your face.”
Charity runner Mary Bear Taylor cause of death, age, family, obituary, GoFundMe campaign
Mary Bear Taylor, who had moved to Dubai to work as a hairdresser, passed away. January 13th, her family announced in a Facebook post.
Mary Bear Taylor, a hairdresser who was originally from Silsden and had moved to Dubai in order to seek a career in that city, passed away in Dubai only a few short months after moving there with a cause of death not known yet.
Mary Taylor from Silsden has been running every day throughout December in a different fancy dress costume 🏃♀️
But that's not all she's been up to…🎄 pic.twitter.com/nHOhBJukpX
— BBC Yorkshire (@BBCLookNorth) December 15, 2020
Mary’s sister, Joanne Edwards, reportedly said on Facebook, “This is a post we never ever wanted to write. But unfortunately, our beautiful, funny, crazy Mary Bear Taylor has passed away in Dubai. We’re all absolutely shocked and devastated.”
GoFundMe raises more than £11,000 already
Since then, Mary Bear Taylor’s stepfather Andy Thompson has started a GoFundMe campaign to help her return to Silsden.
Andy wrote in the page’s about section that Mary Bear Taylor is a “hardworking and thoughtful woman, dedicated daughter, sister, and mother.” He added that it had been difficult for the family to accept that “she was stolen from us way too early.”
An inspiration for her community
The initial £8,000 goal of the plea was met within six hours, and more money has been donated since then. So far, the page has raised more than £11,000 in just 24 hours.
Many generous donors have written touching messages to Mary Bear Taylor to accompany their contributions. She is an inspiration to all, according to the letter that was sent to her. The Facebook group Silsden Buzz has also seen some touching tributes.
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