Lee Rigby's son thanks all who helped raise £40k to mark 10th anniversary of his dad's murder

The son of murdered British Army soldier Fusilier Lee Rigby has filmed a short video alongside his mum Rebecca to thank everyone who supported his fundraiser for military charity Scotty's Little Soldiers to mark the 10th anniversary of his dad's death. 

Jack, 12, was just two years old when his dad, Fus Rigby of the Royal Regiment of Fusiliers, was attacked and killed by Islamist terrorists on 22 May 2013 while walking to Royal Artillery Barracks in Woolwich, south east London. 

Since his dad's death, Jack has been supported by Scotty's Little Soldiers, the charity for bereaved military children and young people, and has been blown away by the public's response to his fundraising efforts, saying: "It means more than any of you would know.

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"Just to know that we are helping hundreds of other bereaved children, just like me, in my dad's name." 

"Please, if you can, keep donating and sharing because it's creating so much awareness as well – thank you."

Jack is taking on Scotty's Little Soldiers' May Marathon this month to honour his dad's memory 10 years after his death and raise money for bereaved British forces children, just like him.

Jack's original target was to raise £10,000 – £1,000 for each year he has spent without his dad – but after overwhelming support from the British public, Jack has now raised more than £40,000.

In the video, Jack's mum Rebecca thanks everyone who has shared or donated to Jack's fundraiser, adding: "The amount that's been raised so far is absolutely phenomenal and I am immensely proud of Jack for everything that he is doing to raise funds and awareness for Scotty's and to do something positive in Lee's name.

"May is not an easy time for us and doing this is really helping Jack to get through this difficult period, so thank you." 

Rebecca encourages people to continue sharing the link to the fundraiser and if they can, donate to help raise vital funds for a charity close to the Rigby family's heart, saying: "Scotty's really do help. 

"They have supported Jack since 2013 and continue to do so. 

"Let's do what we can to show them how grateful we are and that Lee has not been forgotten and that we can do something positive in his name." 

Scotty's Little Soldiers is a tri-service charity dedicated to supporting children and young people (0 to 25 years) who have experienced the death of a parent who served in the British Armed Forces.   

Inspired by the experience of British Army widow Nikki Scott, following the death of her husband Corporal Lee Scott in Afghanistan in 2009, the charity, which was set up in 2010, provides support and guidance to hundreds of bereaved military children and young people throughout their childhood. 

Scotty's Little Soldiers currently provides their members with access to bereavement support, outstanding development opportunities and the chance to smile again. 

Services offered include access to child bereavement support, guidance to parents and carers, personal education and learning assistance (including grants), and fun activities such as holiday respite breaks and group events. These are all designed to remind the children and young people supported by Scotty's that they are not alone.   

Anyone who wants to donate can visit Jack's fundraising page.