Celebrities Keith Lemon and Jon Courtenay message kind Kirkby teenager for 'fantastic' fundraising

A kind-hearted Kirkby teenager who spends most of her time either dancing or fundraising has received more praise from celebrities.

By Dale Spridgeon

Published 22nd Sep 2021, 16:15 BST

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Ruth Lamb, 15, who is a pupil at the Christine Marsh School of Dance, in Kirkby, had previously danced her way into the hearts of singer songwriter Alesha Dixon, comedian Keith Lemon, and dancer Wayne Sleep and other celebrities.

They had praised her numerous fundraising efforts, which included a dance challenge during the lockdown last year.

Now, the youngster has been contacted by musician and comedian Jon Courtenay, who shot to fame in Britain's Got Talent after Ant and Dec hit the golden buzzer, and again from zany comedian Keith Lemon.

Ruth Lamb pictured during a recent fundraiser - the 14 year old from Kirkby has been involved in a sponsored sleep out in a tent and a walk for Brain Tumour Research

Ruth Lamb pictured during a recent fundraiser - the 14 year old from Kirkby has been involved in a sponsored sleep out in a tent and a walk for Brain Tumour Research

Ruth has raised many thousands in recent years, fundraising for dozens of charities, with everything from dancing to step-challenges, sponsored sleep-outs, raffles, painting pebbles and other activities.

Her latest venture, a ‘Walk of Hope’, will see her support six-year old Chloe Askew, formerly of Mansfield, now living in Lincoln, who was diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour.

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The 5,000-step fundraiser around Sherwood Forest raises money for Brain Tumour Research on Saturday, September 25.

Ruth had also sent Jon Courtenay one of her painted pebbles, which now sits on his studio piano.

His video message to her said “Huge congratulations for all the work you are doing, all the fundraising, you are making such a difference in this world, helping so many people, you should be really, really proud of yourself.

“We need more people like you in the world, doing all this good, raising all this money to help other people. I am very proud of you for what you are doing I think it is fantastic. I hope I get to see you in person one day soon.”

Keith Lemon also video messaged saying: “Hi Ruth, it is Keith, I just want to wish you all the best for your walk on Saturday, I think it is this Saturday, I hope the weather is good for you, and it is not not good for you! All the best , sending you magical powers!”

Her mum Julie Lamb, said “Ruth couldn’t believe it when Jon had the pebble on his piano!

"We were thrilled, and overwhelmed to get the messages recognising what Ruth has been doing for people.”

The message from Keith Lemon is here:

https://www.facebook.com/messenger_media/?thread_id=1576684718&attachment_id=220859703412573&message_id=mid.%24cAABa_gm_2ziCPr5hkV8DXjlXqhCX

The message from Jon Courtenay is here:

https://www.facebook.com/messenger_media/?thread_id=1576684718&attachment_id=278731223876472&message_id=mid.%24cAABa_gm_2ziCPpDEJF8DUt43pqJ-

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