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“The outpouring of support has been tremendous, we feel so blessed and his parents feel so blessed and can’t thank people enough for donating and sharing their love,” Kessler said.

Christopher Joell-Deshields was suspended as CEO of Pride in London and removed as a director of the company behind the annual event after being accused of using vouchers donated by sponsors for personal use.

It is urging young people aged 17 and over to sign up, with just 3% of the population donating regularly and only 15% of those under the age of 30.

The 58-year-old said funds from the sale would be donated via a foundation "for the benefit of all victims of the war in Ukraine", which would include those in Russia.

Local handymen have also donated their time for free to fit the new items.