Friends and family of the runner who died after collapsing at the end of the weekend's Southend Half Marathon are hoping to create a "legacy" for Great Ormond Street in his memory.
Father-of-one Nick Palmer, of Great Wakering, died hours after crossing the finish line of the race on Sunday (June 8) with his team Southend Flyers.
A JustGiving page has since been set up in his memory and has since raised more than £1,400 for Great Ormond Street Hospital.
Tributes have also flooded in for the Tottenham Hotspur fan.
A statement on the page reads: "His family and friends are shocked by his sudden passing, he leaves behind many friends, colleagues and close family.
"His son George spent some of his years under the care of Great Ormond Street Hospital and the family feel it would be right that a fund for them in Nick's memory should be created, as a reminder to the bright shining light Nick has left with us and a fitting tribute to remember him.
"The family and friends would like to express their heartfelt thanks to the public for the kind words during this difficult time, comforted by the fact Nick died doing what he loved."
