Bedlington six-year-old raises money for brain injury charity in dad’s memory
A six-year-old girl from Bedlington is taking on a 30-day fundraiser in memory of her dad whilst cleaning up the local community.
On November 1, Leanne Savage set off with her daughter Evie-Rose to begin walking a mile a day for 30 days in aid of a charity very close to the family’s hearts, Headway UK.
Evie-Rose’s dad, Scott, sadly passed away of a brain aneurysm when she was just two-years-old, and so they decided they wanted to do something to help other families who may be affected by brain injury.
"Evie lost her dad when she was only two. It was a brain aneurysm and we've always openly spoken about what happened to him,” Leanne said.
"We found Headway, which obviously helps families with brain injuries, and thought, if her dad had survived, we probably would have gone to them for support ourselves."
Evie-Rose wanted to take on the challenge as a way to keep her dad’s memory alive whilst also doing something positive for the environment.
On each of her walks, Evie will be picking up litter along the way to help clean up the local community in Bedlington.
“It’s a way of remembering him for her, as she was so young,” Leanne added. "I'm absolutely over the moon with her. She's turned out to be such a kind-hearted soul.
"I don't think she fully understands how nice what she is doing is, but it's just naturally in her to be a kind person."
So far, the family have raised an incredible £765 and are aiming to reach £1000 by the end of the challenge. Donations can be made here.