An 11-year-old girl has honoured her grandad in a special way by raising money for Bolton Hospice.

Toni Morris’s grandad David died almost four years ago on Christmas Eve after battling Myeloma cancer for five years.

The youngster from Harwood started making beaded bracelets a month ago and wanted to do something to remember her grandad.

Mum Jacqueline says that the two were like “two peas in a pod” and that when they were together, they could not be separated.

Toni said: “I needed to do something to help the Bolton Hospice after they looked after my grandad so well, and I wanted to help others that have suffered just like him.

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“So, I thought of something fun to do and that was to make bracelets and sell them so I could raise money for the hospice.

“I would like to thank my family, friends, neighbours, and teachers who have supported me.”

Toni has so far raised £150 after selling bracelets at the school she goes to – Hardy Mill School.

The mum and daughter went to Bolton Hospice yesterday (Thursday August 4) to hand deliver the donation.

Jacqueline said: “They were so close and inseparable and adored each other, and the impact on Toni of losing her grandad is still with her.

“She still gets upset, but I think she is slowly coming to terms with it.

“She still talks about him every single day.”

Jacqueline says that a lot of teachers have bought some, as well as a lot of neighbours.

Toni made the bracelets in a variety of colours, using various making kits.

Since going to the hospice Toni has said that she wants to volunteer when she gets older and that she wants to donate as much as she can every month.

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Jacqueline added: “It can be as little as £1 and if it makes her feel better then so be it.

“She’s so determined; she’s even gone out in the rain to try and sell them with her friend.

“I am really proud of her.

“She is going to keep it going every month and she wants to take more down.”

The Bolton News recently launched its 'Save Bolton Hospice' campaign to help reduce the deficit, aiming to raise an initial £100,000.

The money is vital or the hospice faces making cuts.

To support the appeal, visit www.gofundme.com/f/Bolton-News-Bolton-Hospice-appeal.

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