Bury schoolgirl, 8, embarks on year-long charity mission
'Super proud'
Tahlia started her charity quest in January when she asked friends and family to make a donation to Bury Hospice rather than buying her presents."Before my birthday, I asked my mum if [I can raise money for] charities that care for the world instead," she said.The schoolgirl's kind-hearted decision helped to raise more than £500 for the hospice, which provides palliative and end-of-life care.In February, she saved her pocket money to sponsor Yorik the goat at Bleakholt Animal Sanctuary.Currently, she is walking 3.1 miles (5km) each day with her canine companion to raise funds for CAFOD (Catholic Agency For Overseas Development) as part of the Big Lent Walk.
Next month, she plans to complete a sponsored swim to raise funds for a stroke charity.She was inspired to swim a mile for charity after her grandad suffered a stroke in January 2021 at the age of 65.Tahlia's mum Vicky said she was "super proud" of her daughter's fundraising efforts.
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