ONE week has passed since the Gazette’s front page told the story of a fire in Uley that caused severe damage to terminally ill fundraiser Cameron Hutchinson’s quad bike.

Now, just 11 days after the blaze ravaged the barn at Newbrook Equestrian Centre, a fundraising page set up to raise money to repair the quad is a quarter of the way towards its £1,000 target.

In the meantime Richard Carter from Uley, a neighbour of the Newbrook Farm, has lent Cameron his quad bike until the his own can be repaired.

Cameron, 23, who lives with his family in Cam, was diagnosed with terminal cancer towards the end of last year. A fundraising campaign was launched to raise money for Macmillan and fulfil some of his bucket list wishes.

The quad bike, top of the list, was given to Cameron just over a month ago for his birthday, and he has since used it on a daily basis while helping out the staff at Newbrook Farm, a role that has gave his life a sense of purpose in a difficult time.

The bike was badly damaged in a devastating fire following an alleged arson attack on a barn in Uley operated by Newbrook Equestrian Centre on Sunday, May 31.

Despite the shocking news it wasn’t long before the community came together again to get Cameron back on his bike.

A fundraising page has so far raised £250 of a £1,000 target. Also, stores including Tesco in Cam and the Hummingbird Cafe in Dursley have had collection pots to add to the fund.

While money for the repairs is gathered, a neighbour to the equestrian centre has loaned his own quad to Cameron.

Cameron’s mum Rebecca Noble said: “We have an amazing community, and thank God, because this is so special to him.

“It also means that he will be able to fulfil his wish of giving the bike to a charity or good cause when he dies.

“It’s really good for his little sister because she enjoys riding around on the back of the bike – and for me cause I get to see them both smiling again.”

Cheralyn Wilcox and Kat Ives, who run Newbrook Equestrian Centre, are also getting back on their feet.

Kat said: “Things are sort of back to normal on the farm. We are lucky it's this time of year as most of the horses are out the majority of the time. While we can function for now without the hay barn until it’s fixed, we are still trying to source hay and straw to keep us ticking over for the time being.

“People have been lovely though, we have had people just stopping by to see if we are okay, and we have had some lovely cakes and goodies to rally the team from people who just wanted to do something.

“If anything the whole situation has made us even more determined to continue our work in the community & helping others.”

If you would like to make a donation towards the repair of Cameron’s quad bike visit crowdfunding.justgiving.com/dan-bristol