Thousands of pounds have been raised for a homeless woman who gave birth to premature twins on the street days before Christmas.
The new mum, who is believed to be aged around 30, delivered her two babies 11 weeks early outside Cambridge's Trinity College on Monday.
She was helped by members of the public who called her an ambulance before she was rushed to hospital with her newborn children.
Generous donations or the mum flooded in after Jess Agar set up a crowdfunding page that has raised £22,913 - exceeding its target by £913.
Jess, who lives in Cambridge, wrote on the page: "Cambridge is a place of extraordinary inequality. Yesterday, on December 23, a homeless woman gave birth to twins prematurely outside Trinity College, the wealthiest college in the city.
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"Passers-by called an ambulance and she and her babies were transferred to the Rosie hospital to receive care.
"I've started this fundraiser to see if we can get a little going towards helping her care for herself and her children at the darkest, coldest time of the year.
"Childbirth should be an exciting time of joy and wonder. Imagine giving birth alone on the pavement, in the shadow of the richest college in Cambridge.
"If you have anything you can spare for this woman, please give generously. Whether we are religious or not, many of us will be familiar with the Christmas story of a mother who gave birth to her child in poverty, seeking refuge in a stable. This is the reality for many people living on the streets.
"The roots of homelessness in this country go deep, but we can start at home, with those in need on our doorstep. Please give what you can, to make this festive season a little brighter."
She also added an update on Friday to inform donors that she will provide updates on how the money will be used.
"I'm currently in discussions with several organisations who can help me work out the safest and most helpful way to ensure this money is used to bring positive change to these people's lives," she added.
"I'm sure many of you kind-hearted folk can understand that the situation is not simple, and I want you to be sure that I am doing everything in my power to make sure this situation doesn't become dangerous for anyone involved."
Donors have left comments on the page thanking Jess for helping the new mum.
Garry Woodhouse said: "Amazing work Jess! it's good that there are nice people like you in the world, hope "um and twins are doing well and the money raised helps her get set up with a roof over their heads.
Laila Friese wrote: "I am just so impressed by you and all the people who have contributed. It's terrible this should have happened and that we need to appeal to charity in this manner but delighted your campaign is so successful.
"I hope the lady in question gets a warm, safe home, a cosy home, food on the table and support to look after two babies. May they all be well ... and you Jess!"
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