THE widow of Dave Myers has asked the public to honour the Hairy Biker's legacy to celebrate his upcoming birthday.

On September 8, it will be the first birthday since Dave Myers' untimely passing in February earlier this year.

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With that in mind, Lili Myers hoping that people can 'give a Dave Day' in order to keep his spirit alive on what is expected to be an emotional occasion.

She said: "If you are in the position to give, can you please make a gift to someone you love, or even to someone you don’t know.

"It can be anything from a nice card, a book, a meal, a donation, a hug -anything you can afford.

"Have a Dave Day by giving and the person who receives your gift will have one as well."

Already, fans of the Hairy Biker have been taking up the challenge and you can see how people have 'giving a Dave Day' by visiting the Facebook group.