Primary school pupil uses initiative to raise money for Blesma

26 February 2015

Northfield Primary & Nursery School pupil Toby Gartland has become one of Blesma’s youngest fundraisers at age 7.

Inspired by the poppy installation at the Tower of London, Toby put forward the idea of planting poppies on the school grounds, and then took it upon himself to raise money for Blesma by doing odd jobs such as washing cars, gardening, path-brushing, vacuuming and looking after a friend’s plant after school.

By collecting donations for the chores he carried out, Toby has raised £135 for Blesma which will help the charity support injured service personnel to lead independent and fulfilling lives.

Toby presented a cheque for £135 to Blesma Support Officer and Member Charley Streather in a special assembly held on Wednesday 25 February.

Charley said: “The assembly was a lovely occasion and it was fantastic to be able to receive a cheque from Toby who has clearly engaged with charitable causes and his community at a young age. On behalf of Blesma I’d like to thank him for all his efforts.”

 

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L-R: Ms Julie Jenkins (headteacher), Toby, Charley Streather: /media/281076/Toby-Gartland-small.jpg

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