MORE than £6,000 was raised for two good causes after the successful holding of a tractor run in honour of a Bradworthy youngster.

Mali Dubois passed away after a road traffic collision near Otterton in April 2025 aged just 18.

Mali’s Memorial Tractor Run was organised by his mother Lisa, grandmother Sue, and Mali’s close friends Nathan Fisher, Sam Summerfield, Ritchie Jollow, Jake Hambley and Ruben Cawsey with the event taking place in April, marking a year since he passed away.

It raised £6,220 which was split evenly between Brake, a road safety charity and Devon Air Ambulance.

The friends and family of Mali chose to honour him with the unique event as a fitting tribute to the much-loved young man who had a passion for tractors. As well as working as an agricultural engineer at MSW Engineering, based in nearby Shebbear, Mali owned a few tractors himself.

The tractor run followed a route of roughly 21 miles, covering several places that were close to Mali’s heart and bringing together the community to remember and raise money.

It started off at Kivells Livestock Market in Holsworthy, where Mali could often be found attending machinery sales and auctions. Leading the procession was Mali’s much-loved boss, Michael Worth, who drove a large MSW Engineering work van.

Around 83 tractors followed along the route – many of them vintage machines – including Mali’s classic Fordson Dexta and John Deere tractors, both driven by close friends.

The event rounded off in Bradworthy Square, where supporters gathered at Mali’s local pub, the Bradworthy Inn.

Reflecting on the event celebrating her beloved son’s life, Mali’s mum Lisa Dubois said: “We feel it is an honour that Mali can do so much good even though he isn't here with us. We hope the lads and Mali realise and are very proud of what they achieved that day.”