Fundraising page in memory of Jacob Jenkins exceeds £20k target
A fundraising page set up in memory of toddler Jacob Jenkins has exceeded its £20,000 target.
The two-year-old died five days after choking on a grape in Hartlepool in October.
Hartlepool United players wear yellow armbands in memory of Jacob Jenkins
Hartlepool United players have worn yellow armbands in memory of Jacob Jenkins, the two-year-old who died after choking on a grape at a Pizza Hut in the Marina.
The club was given special permission by the Football League to wear the bands, specially chosen to be Jacob's favourite colour.
A fundraising page set up in Jacob's memory to support his family and pay for his funeral has now raised more than £18,000.
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Thousands vote to name plane after Jacob Jenkins
Thousands of people have voted for a plane to be named after two-year-old Jacob Jenkins, who died after choking on a grape.
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What should you do if your child is choking?
After the tragic death of toddler Jacob Jenkins, take a look at NHS guidance on what to do if a child is choking.
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Hundreds brave rain for funeral of Jacob Jenkins
Hundreds of people lined the streets of Hartlepool today to pay their respects to Jacob Jenkins.