Ivan Huxtable has organised the Exmoor Ramble for almost 30 years
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The legendary organiser of the Exmoor Ramble has thanked all those who made the last one of his lifetime the best ever.
Ivan Huxtable is battling terminal cancer and was determined the October event would go ahead in its 29th year as it was probably the last one he would see.
It was a huge success and raised a record-breaking £14,000 for North Devon Hospice, which is now caring for Ivan.
During his life he has raised hundreds of thousands of pounds for cancer charities and the hospice.
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