Race Across the World star Sam Gardiner, 24, died after driving in ‘appalling conditions’
He died in May this year.
A statement from his family said: ‘Following the inquest, we want to thank all the witnesses who stopped to help Sam and all the emergency services involved.
‘Whilst we are heartbroken over the loss of Sam, the generosity of people towards helping others with FASD (Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder) is inspiring.’
Gardiner suffered from FASD and had worked to raise money for charities helping those with the condition, which has been estimated to affect 3-5% of people in the UK.
Jo and her husband Andrew, Gardiner’s father, said they had received thousands of messages of support from fans after the dreadful incident in May.
In a statement at the time, they said: ‘We would like to thank the BBC, Studio Lambert and everyone at Race Across The World production, fellow contestants and fans of the show for all their support at this terrible time.
‘It has been very comforting to know that Sam touched so many people.’
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